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Human Lung Organoids Mimic Animal Response to Nanomaterials
Human mini-lungs can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reductions in research animal numbers.
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New Technique Generates “Movies” of Changing Protein Structures
Researchers have developed a powerful, new technique to generate “movies” of changing protein structures and speeds of up to 50 frames per second.
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Novel Cell Type in Blood Vessels Found Responsible for Vascular Growth
The discovery of a new cell type responsible for vascular growth could allow for novel treatment strategies for some cardiovascular disease.
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Researchers Get One Step Closer to Understanding How Cells Divide
When a single bacterial cell divides into two during periods of rapid growth, it doesn’t split in half once it reaches a predetermined size. Instead, data has shown, a cell will divide once it has added a certain amount of mass.
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A Better View With New Mid-Infrared Nanoscopy
A team has constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometer scale.
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Cryptic Plasmid Offers Insights Into Gut Health
Study shows that a mysterious plasmid that is highly prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract could be used to identify faecal contamination and offer insights into the severity of intestinal diseases.
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Lewy Bodies in Brain Cells Reveal Parkinson’s Disease Insights
A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease and some dementias.
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Novel Mechanism Potentially Linked to the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have identified a novel mechanism potentially connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. They found a fragment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) disrupts communication between cellular compartments.
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Single-Cell Atlas Sheds Light on Pristina leidyi's Regenerative Capabilities
An international team of scientists has published the first single-cell atlas forPristina leidyi (Pristina), a segmented annelid with extraordinary regenerative abilities that has fascinated biologists for more than a century.
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Newly Discovered Rare Cells Could Explain How Humans See Color
In a new study, researchers used adaptive optics to identify rare retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) that could help fill in the gaps in existing theories of color perception.
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