Pancreatic beta cells (β-cells) reside in a cluster of cells in the pancreas known as the islets of Langerhans. Pancreatic
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Breakthroughs in nanosized contrast agents and drug carriers through self-folding molecules
Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery,
Needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery
An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for
Survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make
Stimulating nerves connected to the pancreas regenerates insulin-producing cells
Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells),
This is how protein aggregates can trigger neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death. Although the
Researchers have cracked the cellular code on protein folding, offering hope for new therapeutic avenues for many diseases
While we often think of diseases as caused by foreign bodies — bacteria or viruses — there are hundreds of
Mathematics supporting fresh theoretical approach in oncology
Mathematics, histopathology and genomics converge to confirm that the most aggressive clear cell renal cell carcinomas display low levels of
