Scientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies
An adult human body consists of some 37 trillion cells. Not so long ago, these were thought to come in 220 different types.
Research reveals how specific types of liver immune cells are required to deal with injury
Our livers contain many different types of immune cells. New research by the team of Prof. Charlotte Scott (VIB-UGent Center ...
Stem cells used to partially repair damaged hearts
This is especially problematic in cases of blocked blood vessels, which can repeatedly starve large areas of the heart of oxygen and nutrients, killing the cardiomyocytes there. This leads to a ...
Researchers discover how location affects immune cells' role in fighting disease
The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting ...
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Cells all over the body store 'memories': What does this mean for health?
In their study, Kukushkin and his team tested the formation of memories in laboratory experiments on two types of human non-brain cells: cells collected from nerve tissue and cells collected from ...
Challenging Long-Standing Assumptions: Scientists Have Discovered a New Type of Skeletal Tissue
"Lipocartilage" possesses properties similar to bubble wrap—super-stable, soft, and, springy. An international research team ...
Regulatory T cells found to safeguard brain health and memory formation
Immune cells called regulatory T cells have long been known for their role in countering inflammation. In the setting of ...