Breakthrough in Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Hair Loss

Scientists have uncovered a novel method that could potentially prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, with the use of an ex vivo organ culture model.

Published in:EMBO Molecular Medicine

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Compound Created to Help Reconstruct Myelin in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have created a compound, that when tested in mice, was able to promote the reconstruction of the myelin sheath surrounding neuronal axons.

Published in:Glia

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Analytical Science Puts Historical Claims to the Test

The latest analytical techniques available to scientists are being used to confirm the validity of historical artifacts and claims in some cases, and suggest a need for reconsideration in others.

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"Pathobiome" Gives New Angle on Disease

Scientists have presented a novel concept describing the complex microbial interactions that lead to disease in plants, animals and humans. The "pathobiome" concept could be applied to enhance production of many species, such as shrimp, a major aquaculture product globally.

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A Toast To the Genetic Diversity of Grapes

A research team has deciphered the genome of the Chardonnay grape. By doing so, they have uncovered something fascinating: grapes inherit different numbers of genes from their mothers and fathers.

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When a stroke occurs, the blood supply to parts of the brain is either interrupted, reduced or stopped, depriving the brain of the oxygen and essential nutrients it requires to function. Consequently, brain cells begin to die. In a new study using a mouse model of ischemic stroke, researchers have successfully converted glial cells into new neurons. This may form the basis of a novel gene therapy for stroke treatment.

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Transplant recipients immune systems recognize donor organs as "foreign" and can attack them in a bid to eliminate them from the body. Immunosuppressive drugs can help to minimizethe magnitude of rejection but are not always successful long-term and their use comes with adverse effects of their own. In this article we take a look at the potentialof 3D bioprinting technologies as a way to eliminate the chancesof rejection, by generating organs in the lab from patients' own cells.

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TSE Explores Microplastics What are Microplastics?

Creating Protein Patterns

Credit: Nancy Hernandez, William Hansen and Slava Manichev

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7 Days in Science September 13, 2019 - Technology Networks