Towards a safe and scalable cell therapy for type 1 diabetes by simplifying beta cell differentiation

With the vision of providing a cell therapy for type 1 diabetes patients, scientists have identified…

Cell senescence is regulated by innate DNA sensing

Scientists have made new insights into the control of cell senescence, which is intimately linked to…

Chemists make laser-induced graphene from wood

Scientists have made a form of graphene that can be cut with a table saw. They…

Stem cells may help improve corneal wound healing

A new review is the first to directly examine the role of various stem cells in…

Loss of Arctic sea ice impacting Atlantic Ocean water circulation system

Arctic sea ice is not merely a passive responder to the climate changes occurring around the…

Statistical analysis for optimal immunization: New insights into T cell development

When T cells encounter an antigen, they proliferate and produce various types of daughter cells. Medical…

Materials emitted by water pipe-repair method may pose health risks

New research is calling for immediate safeguards and the study of a widely used method for…

3-D MRI predicts pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction

Using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging, a research team characterized the shape, volume, morphometry and texture of…

Nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles: Viable skin infection treatment

Dermatologists have found that topically applied nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles are a viable treatment for deep fungal…

Home-based kit to increase HIV testing

Researchers have found that 86 percent of heterosexuals who are at high risk for HIV would…