Category: Medical Research
New Study Reveals How Stem Cell Differentiation Leads to Brain Cell Development
A team of scientists at Stanford University published a paper in the journal ‘Cell’ examining the different steps involved in stem cell differentiation and their role in brain development. …Prestin: This Inner-Ear Protein Is Critical For High-Frequency Hearing, Study Shows
New research that appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has made clear the role of a protein in the inner ear as well as outer …Incredible Medical Advancement: New Study Reveals Potential Cure for Hearing Loss
Researchers at the Del Monte Institute of Neuroscience are studying possible mechanisms involved in the regeneration of hair cells in the mammalian ear. In January 2023, they published a …
Enteric Adenoviruses Enter Human Duodenal Cells Efficiently via Clathrin-Mediated Pathway
The enteric adenovirus types F40 and 41 (EAdVs) have lately been implicated in the development of acute hepatitis in children and are a major contributor to diarrhea and diarrhea-related …
Mechanism from Bacteria That Could Be Mimicked in the Search of Cures for Human Illnesses
Bacteria function strikingly similarly to human cells when it comes to defending against invaders, sharing the same essential machinery needed to turn immune pathways on and off. By examining …The Makeup of Skin Microorganisms Could Be Linked to Skin Aging in Humans
The human skin houses millions of microorganisms. Over a surface of 1-2 square meters, it is packed with several environmental niches. Skin microorganisms have long been recognized as having …
A New Perspective on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Could Oral Bacteria be a Causative Factor?
A study was published in the Science Translational Medicine journal studying the role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis. The study was performed by analyzing patient …
Scientists Discover How to Bring Dead Brains Back to Life – Is Immortality Within Reach?
The human understanding of death depends on how it is conceptualized. The idea is interpreted differently and its definition is often subject to numerous scientific techniques. It has also …