Scientists identify molecular signature of leukemia stem cells
February 17, 2009
…“We believe stem cells are the obstacle to a cure for leukemia. If we’ve killed nearly all of a patient’s cancer cells, but we haven’t killed the stem cells, we…
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Protein quality control is a key to longevity in naked mole rats
February 16, 2009
…have better-quality protein as well as more efficient removal of damaged proteins. The result is the damaged ones do not accumulate and cause havoc in cells. “We now believe the…
Verghese returns to Health Science Center for reading
February 10, 2009
…and social upheaval, the first twin, Marion Stone, faces the death of his mother, abandonment by his father and betrayal by his brother. He makes his way to New York…
Symposium spotlights Valley’s growing research capabilities
January 21, 2009
…and molecular levels. The symposium comes as the 7-year-old Regional Academic Health Center (RAHC) makes a push to expand its clinical research capabilities. Evidence of that will be visible this…
Possible target for treating diabetes, obesity identified in study
January 8, 2009
…improves the function of mitochondria, which supply energy to cells. Improved mitochondrial function could stave off some of the effects of aging. “I think that’s a new direction we could…
Scientists show master control gene is crucial for determining fungal cell shape and virulenc
December 18, 2008
…pseudohyphae and hyphae. C. albicans yeast are oval, budding cells; pseudohyphal cells are elliptical and are connected; and hyphal cells are straight with parallel sides and are connected. “This study,…