11 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Researchers Learn How Stem Cells Create New NeuronsA team of dedicated scientists at the University of Oregon has made some fascinating discoveries towards understanding how stem cells produce not only new, but varied neurons. Studying the brains of fruit flies, biologists set out to answer the question of how a single type of stem cell can create a variety of different kinds of neurons. Itâs something thatâs puzzled the cell biology community...... Read More
10 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Liver Stem Cells Could be the Key to Faster Drug DevelopmentsCosting up to $2 billion dollars and averaging at over 12 years, the process of bringing a new medication to the US is a difficult one. The path becomes all the more tumultuous when you factor in the fact that even after an initial investment of time, money and resources, most new drugs donât make it all the way through the process. But scientists from Princetonâs Bristol-Meyers Squibb and the...... Read More
09 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Growing Science Careers – Breaking into Cell BiologyWhile not specifically listed as a career field by agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cell biology is actually one of the fastest growing and most intriguing aspects of the scientific community. Physiologists, micro and macro biologists, and specialized aquatic biologists all fall under the cell biology umbrella. If youâre interested in studying the molecular structure of fungi, plants,...... Read More
08 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Neuroscience News: Protein Discovery Linked to Circadian Clocks and MetabolismFor years, the details and inner workings of the bodyâs circadian clock â the biological internal timing device that directs the sleep cycles of virtually every living organism â have eluded scientists. But a recent discovery by researchers at the Gladstone Institute has linked a crucial protein to the circadian rhythm of human bodies â and how a disruption of its normal function can throw...... Read More
03 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Breakthrough Stem Cell Discovery Off Limits to Many ResearchersIn May of 2013, scientists in California and Oregon made major breakthroughs when they were able to create human embryonic stem cells by cloning existing cells. Itâs a major advancement in the war against fatal, devastating and life-altering diseases and medical events, including Alzheimerâs, stroke, lupus, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and more. Thereâs only one problem â using the cloned...... Read More
02 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
Toddler Gets New Chance at Life Thanks to Stem Cell TracheaThe youngest recipient of an experimental treatment involving stem cells is a toddler â and her parents couldnât be happier about it. Hannah Warren, a cheerful almost-three-year-old, will soon be going home from the hospital for the first time in her young life. And while spending the first two-plus years of her life in the childrenâs wing of a central Illinois hospital may sound like a nightmare,...... Read More
01 Jul, 2013 | by Labroots
New Strain of Bird Flu Quickly Develops Drug ResistanceThe newly discovered H7N9 avian flu is already giving doctors and researchers a hard time. News sources, including the BBC, say that H7N9 has been confirmed in 131 patients and has caused 36 deaths since it was first recognized. And the real trouble may just be getting started. Because according to researchers and doctors, this new version of bird flu has developed a real resistance to antiviral flu...... Read More
28 Jun, 2013 | by Labroots
Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella is a Growing ConcernAccording to scientists, researchers, and public health agencies, antibiotic resistance among a specific species of salmonella is a growing concern to those in the US and Canada. Between 2003 and 2013, researchers in Canada collected several samples from patients seeking medical attention for salmonella poisoning. Of the nearly 100 samples of the serotype Salmonella Kentucky, roughly 30% were found...... Read More
27 Jun, 2013 | by Labroots
Fast Adapting Synthetic Vaccines are the Future of the FluAccording to the science news enthusiasts and bug watchers at the CDC, the 2012-2013 flu season was particularly harsh, beginning early, running late, and spreading like wildfire. Part of the reason for the brutal flu season was the fact that flu viruses mutate and create new strains so quickly that by the time you get your flu vaccine, itâs probably already outdated. But what if there was such...... Read More
26 Jun, 2013 | by Labroots
Supercomputer Created 3D Heart May Change Future Drug TestingBarcelona’s Supercomputing Center made a big splash in the science news world this month with a human heart built by one of their supercomputers. Led by doctors and researchers, the Alya Red project is set to revolutionize the way we approach future drug testing. The supercomputer-created heart recreates every major function of a biological heart, including beats, electrical conduction and blood pressure....... Read More