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From The Labs

Partners in crime: Metastatic medulloblastoma recruits local fibroblasts to support its spread and growth

May 1, 2025 BMP,  brain cancer,  fibroblast,  leptomeninges,  medulloblastoma,  Metastasis,  PDGF,  Research,  tumor microenvironment

This novel discovery shows how tumor and non-tumor cells work together to create an environment that backs up cancer growth.

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Innovative approach brings cell-reprogramming therapy for heart failure closer to reality

January 6, 2022 cardiomyocyte,  cell reprogramming,  endothelial cell,  fibroblast,  heart failure,  Research

A new cell reprogramming strategy can change large scar tissue in rat hearts into working muscle.

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

two distinct neuronal populations in separate compartments of a microfluidic device. On the left, neurons express the 4R tau form (pink), which is associated with toxicity in Alzheimer’s disease, while on the right there are neurons from healthy individuals expressing normal tau (blue). In the central microgroove region of the device, neurons extend axons between the compartments. From the Labs: Tau travels between neurons

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