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Protein Beclin-1 is key for uterine remodeling and the establishment of pregnancy

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 apoptosis, autophagy, Beclin-1, Pregnancy, Research, stem cells, uterine development

The findings have encouraged exploring the development of practical applications in the fields of both contraceptives and infertility.

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It takes a village (of cells) to heal the intestine

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 healing the intestine, intestinal epithelium, Research, rotavirus infection, stem cells, tuft cells

A rotavirus infection stimulates the coordinated activities of a variety of cell types that repair the damage to the intestinal epithelium.

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Elevated cryptic transcription emerges as a common theme in aging mammalian cells

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Aging, cryptic transcription, DNA coe, Research, stem cells

Evidence suggests that reducing the amount of this aberrant transcription in aging organisms might help prolong lifespan.

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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Nino Rainusso

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 Hispanic Heritage, osteosarcoma, Peru, Research, Star Wars, stem cells

Dr. Rainusso shared his experience finding a research position in a Baylor lab and something few know about him.

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Learning to stop cancer at its roots

November 7, 2019November 8, 2019 chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, DYRK2, Research, stem cell renewal, stem cells, tyrosine kinase inhibitors., vitamin K3

Why do some cancers come back? Sometimes, a treatment can effectively eliminate cancer cells to undetectable levels, but, if the treatment stops, cancer may return.