Researchers have uncovered how tissue stiffness determines cell positioning and regulates cell migration in various types of cancer, including brain tumors and breast cancer. The study provides new possibilities for stopping and directing cancer cell migration.
The study provides a single-cell transcriptome map of 45 tissues and organs from long-tailed macaque monkeys, identifying 113 major cell types. This will improve the ability to pinpoint how to develop potential treatments for human diseases with greater precision.
Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the legs and arms, causing pain, swelling, and easy bruising. Researchers at Virginia Tech and Temple University will study its causes and treatments using innovative techniques and computational models.
The CLASSY gene family controls tissue-specific DNA methylation patterns in Arabidopsis, which has broad implications for agriculture and medicine. The study reveals that CLSY genes modulate DNA methylation patterns in different plant tissues.
Scientists from the University of Johannesburg found that shining two lasers on adult stem cells accelerates their transformation into different types of cells. The consecutive irradiation increases proliferation and differentiation under laboratory conditions, paving the way for potential therapies to repair damaged tissues.
A team of researchers from Japan has developed a platform using nanofibers to capture and control the migration of brain tumor cells, including glioblastoma multiforme. The study found that varying fiber densities can slow or speed up cell movement, leading to the creation of 'cell traps' that can restrict tumor cell growth.