Advanced Cell Models – News and Features

A new study finds precancerous colon cells turn on a gene called SOX17, which helps them evade detection and develop into more advanced tumors.

In this article, we explore the evolution of drug repurposing from a serendipitous occurrence to a more formalized endeavor involving advanced computational approaches and bioengineered test beds, considering its advantages, challenges and successes.

Researchers have pinpointed a single gene that is linked to variability in social skills, from the extreme social strengths of William's syndrome to the social struggles of people with autism.

A deeper understanding of genotype by environment interactions at the molecular level could be a potent antidote to societal concerns.

Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models.

The artificial testicles will contribute to the advancement of research in male fertility and sexual development disorders, and are expected to facilitate the eventual production of sperm in the laboratory.

Locke argued that the brain is a "tabula rasa" at birth. Neurobiology has mostly agreed with this notion, until recently. Dr. George Dragoi presents a new theory for neurodevelopment that points to the existence of a pre-existing dynamic in the brain.

Chemical engineers are one step closer to being able to repair damaged hearts, with researchers creating a new synthetic material that accurately mimics the biomechanical properties of fibrous human tissues.

Vanoxerine, a drug initially developed to treat cocaine addiction, has also shown promise for advanced colon cancer in a new study.

Study suggests that a pain relief drug can quickly and reversibly induce a sleep-like state in cells and organs could facilitate organ transplantation and prevent irreversible tissue injury.