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Cellular Iron Buildup May Contribute to Some Dementia Cases
Buildup of iron in cells leads to cell death via ferroptosis, and researchers have linked this form of apoptosis to cases of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Why Are Male Kidneys More Vulnerable to Disease Than Female Kidneys?
Sex hormones drive differences in male and female kidneys, making male kidneys more vulnerable to disease. New research has illustrated how lowering testosterone can improve the resilience of male kidneys.
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3D-Printed Material Could Help Clean Contaminated Water
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new type of material that could offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water.
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Key Mechanism in the Regulation of Microtubules Discovered
A key mechanism in the regulation of microtubules - the backbone of the cell - has been identified, enhancing our understanding of cellular communication.
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Scientists Develop Novel Base Editing System
Researchers have reported a modular, CRISPR-free base editing system, which they call CyDENT, to achieve effective base editing in the nucleus, mitochondria and chloroplast genomes of plant and human cells.
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Immune Cells Shown To Generate Their Own Guidance System
Immune cells generate their own guidance system to navigate complex environments, reveals a new study that challenges earlier notions about how immune cells move.
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Daily Di-Isononyl Phthalate Exposure Disrupts Pregnancy
Unfortunately, the impact of DiNP on the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy is largely unknown. In a new study, researchers used mice to understand how DiNP affects pregnancy.
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Study of Synaptic Transmission and Plasticity in Isolated Neurons Facilitated by Novel Method
Thanks to a new method, it is now possible to study isolated pairs of neurons under controlled conditions and analyze pre- and postsynaptic effects of wild-type and/or genetically modified synapses in a simple neuronal network.
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Cancer Cells Can Survive Chemotherapy Using Cellular “Recycling”
Doxorubicin can induce oxidative stress in a cell’s endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and severe ER impairment in cardiomyocytes can lead to cardiac dysfunction. Researchers have now discovered a protective mechanism against drug-induced cardiotoxicity.
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Influenza Virus Detected by Human Lung Cells in Surprising Ways
Influenza viruses primarily target respiratory epithelial cells to replicate, where they cause cell damage and death. Scientists have now discovered how these viruses stimulate the formation of membrane pores in the epithelial cells.
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