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Scientists discover gene responsible for brain's aging

Will scientists one day be able to slow the aging of the brain and prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's? Absolutely - once the genetic coding associated with neuronal degeneration has been unraveled.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jan 16, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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'Imprinted' developmental genes gain new roles in adult stem cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- The repair of tissues damaged by injury or illness relies on the ability of adult stem cells to grow and self-renew. But this ability needs to be tightly controlled; if regulation is lost, the stem cells ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stem cell treatment to prevent leukemia returning is a step closer, say scientists

Researchers at King's College London have identified a way of eliminating leukaemic stem cells, which could lead to new treatments that may enable complete remission for leukaemia patients. An early study in mice has shown ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jun 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Caution on stem cell therapy

A single organ may contain more than one type of adult stem cell – a discovery that complicates prospects for using the versatile cells to replace damaged tissue as a treatment for disease, according to a ...

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created Jun 08, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (19) | comments 1

Stem cells and cancer: Scientists investigate a fine balancing act

Speaking today at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh, Professor Silvia Marino shows how the mechanisms normally involved in balancing different functions of stem cells may also contribute ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 11, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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