News tagged with cellular model
Towards a natural pacemaker
Apr 09, 2009 |
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Artificial heart pacemakers have saved and extended the lives of thousands of people, but they have their shortcomings - such as a fixed pulse rate and a limited life. Could a permanent biological solution be possible?
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Microfabricated device measures cellular forces during tissue development (w/Video)
Jun 22, 2009 |
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A University of Pennsylvania-collaboration of bioengineers studying the physical forces generated by individual cells has created a tiny micron-sized device that allows researchers to measure and manipulate ...
Researchers learn how blood cells 'talk'
Aug 05, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new model that explains how cells communicate and specifically reveals how blood cells "talk" to each other. The result could help transform treatments ...
Huntington disease begins to take hold early on
Apr 16, 2009 |
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A global analysis of brain proteins over a 10-week period in a mouse model of Huntington Disease has revealed some new insights into this complex neurodegenerative disorder. For example, profound changes (comparable to those ...
A new world of research possibilities with 'Emerging Model Organisms'
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Nov 21, 2008 |
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How can moss help us to treat Alzheimer's disease? What can the lamprey immune system tell us about evolution? Can genetic studies of snapdragon populations help with efforts to conserve rare species? What ...
Model predicts evolution of Mediterranean landscape following fires
Jul 30, 2009 |
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An international research team has developed a mathematical and cartographical model that make it possible to view how Mediterranean landscapes evolve in the aftermath of forest fires. In order to carry out ...
Safety Can be Learned - and Helps Combat Depression
Dec 15, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Learning a feeling of safety activates cellular and molecular processes that act against depression. This has been analysed using a new animal model that helps examine and explain the relevant ...
New Mathematical Model Evaluates Efficiency of E. Coli
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Feb 04, 2009 |
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The bacterium Escherichia coli, one of the best-studied single-celled organisms around, is a master of industrial efficiency. This bacterium can be thought of as a factory with just one product: itself. It exists to make c ...
Verizon offers to cut exclusive time for phones
May 08, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Verizon Wireless has offered to shorten the period in which it demands exclusive rights to new cell phones from LG and Samsung in an effort to give small rural carriers a better chance to sell up-to-date phones.
Influence of Location-Dependent Protuberance Damage on Cell Viability
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Dec 24, 2008 |
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The influence of femtosecond laser-induced damages on viability of olfactory ensheathing cells is investigated. Several cytokinetic phenomena including intracellular calcium wave, cellular morphologic change, ...
New study identifies how ebola virus avoids the immune system
Jan 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have likely found one reason why the Ebola virus is such a powerful, deadly, and effective virus. Using a cell culture model ...
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