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Uncovering how cells cover gaps (w/ Video)

Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, came a step closer to understanding how cells close gaps not only during embryonic development but also duringwound healing. ...

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created Jun 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Discovery of 'mixer cells' could improve healing

French researchers from CNRS and Universite de Nice have recently identified cells that surprisingly change identity during embryogenesis in the Drosophila. By studying these "mixer cells" in a healing model, the scientists ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Programmed cell death contributes force to the movement of cells

In addition to pruning cells out of the way during embryonic development, the much-studied process of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, has been newly found to exert significant mechanical force on surrounding cells.

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created Sep 18, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Redundant System Keeps Embryo in Stitches

(PhysOrg.com) -- A universal system in animal cells that plays a key role in wound-closure and embryonic development can be quickly replicated by other cells if the original system is damaged, Duke University researchers ...

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created Jul 30, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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