Not just a stem cell marker
Jan 21, 2018
The protein CD34 is predominantly regarded as a marker of blood-forming stem cells but it helps with migration to the bone marrow too.
Results for human health
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Computer models combat malaria
Apr 15, 2018
A new malaria metabolic model may uncover better ways to treat a highly deadly disease.
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The dynamic molecular changes of homing
Aug 5, 2018
Molecules reorganize to slow stem cells down, giving them a chance to adhere to and eventually cross the inner lining of blood vessels into the bone marrow.
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Turning up the heat on pathogenic bacteria
Jun 16, 2019
Protein found in gut-dwelling pathogens changes shape under human body temperatures, leading to toxins responsible for diarrheal disease.
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Database to support infectious disease research
Sep 11, 2019
Linking disease pathogens to clinical signs and symptoms through a database could support research into the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases.
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Plastic biosensor finds sweet success
Dec 16, 2019
Medical diagnostic device extracts energy from sugars naturally present in the body to drive its glucose-sensing circuitry.
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LD Motif Finder locates ancient hidden protein patterns
Jan 6, 2020
A machine learning method has identified highly elusive amino acid sequences involved in cell morphogenesis and adhesion and in diseases like cancer.
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Algorithm turns cancer gene discovery on its head
Jan 20, 2020
Prediction method could help personalize cancer treatments and reveal new drug targets.
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Spotting cancer's greasy fingerprints
Jan 26, 2020
Laser-based microscopes can tune into multiple biomolecular signatures found in cancer cells.
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Iron nanorobots show their true mettle
Jan 28, 2020
Multifunctional iron nanowires selectively obliterate cancer cells with a triple-punch combination attack.
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Powering devices goes skin deep
Mar 8, 2020
A way to remotely charge batteries through flesh could help develop components for permanent implantable medical devices.
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Silkworms provide new spin on sticky molecules
Mar 16, 2020
E-selectin is grown in silkworms for the first time, revealing new aspects of its binding dynamics.
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Jumping genes help make neurons in a dish
Mar 26, 2020
The conversion of skin cells into brain cells relies on proper insertion of L1 elements.
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Untangling untidy folds to understand diseases
Apr 12, 2020
Copper ions could play a key role when peptide folding goes wrong and leads to harmful aggregates.
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Sensing a heart attack before it strikes
Apr 13, 2020
Nanomaterial-based electronic device monitors a key heart health biomarker.
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Clocking in with malaria parasites
Jun 9, 2020
Discovery of a malaria parasite’s internal clock could lead to new treatment strategies
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A salt solution toward better bioelectronics
Jun 14, 2020
A water-stable dopant enhances and stabilizes the performance of electron-transporting organic electrochemical transistors.
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Studying COVID-19’s envelope protein
Jul 27, 2020
A likeness between genes of the SARS and COVID-19 viruses could inform research into potential treatments.
