and each of those trillions of cells has a shape that defines its function. When cells lose their shape, they often lose their ability to function properly, leading to disease. Determined to move ...

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have been demonstrated in numerous studies as more effective than MSCs in treating autoimmune diseases. Recent studies demonstrate that ...

Lung formation requires two developmental processes: branching morphogenesis to build a treelike tubular network, and alveolar differentiation to generate specialized epithelial cells for gas exchange ...

Summary: Researchers revealed the intricate role of OPC cells in shaping the brain’s neural circuits ... As the brain accumulates new experiences and information, OPCs shape neural circuitry by ...

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A powerful new analytical tool offers a closer look at how tumor cells “shape-shift” to become more aggressive and untreatable, as shown in a study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the ...