The Zombie Cell Census

The Zombie Cell Census

Jan 11, 2018 | Non classé

“Living dead” cells called senescent cells may do more harm than good as we age   09.01.2018 Senescent (upper row) and regular (lower row) cells from the inner lining of the lung, stained with dyes that highlight the features characteristic of...
The Protein that Puts Staphylococcus Ribosomes to Sleep

The Protein that Puts Staphylococcus Ribosomes to Sleep

Dec 21, 2017 | Non classé

Paired ribosomes temporarily stop producing proteins. New research suggests a way to prevent this pairing so that antibiotics can make the stoppage permanent 21.12.2017 Electron microscope image of paired ribosomes taken from gram-negative bacteria Ribosomes – the...
How Malaria Tricks the Immune System

How Malaria Tricks the Immune System

Dec 7, 2017 | Non classé

The new study suggest a possible defense in the battle against this deadly disease 07.12.2017 Nanovesicles released from red blood cells infected by Plasmodium falciparum, viewed under an electron microscope. Scale bar: 100 nm Global efforts to eradicate malaria are...
Autism and the Smell of Fear

Autism and the Smell of Fear

Nov 28, 2017 | Non classé

Odors that carry social cues seem to affect volunteers on the autism spectrum differently 27.11.2017 Skydivers provided the smell of fear for investigating how autistic men react to odors Autism typically involves the inability to read social cues. We most often...
Thinking outside the Skeleton

Thinking outside the Skeleton

Nov 21, 2017 | Non classé

Scoliosis may be linked to problems with our “sixth sense” 02.11.2017   How do bones know when they have reached their “destination” – that is, how do they decide they are at the right length and the right strength? Do they have a written map or...