Any single hair from anywhere on the human body can be used to identify a person. This conclusion is one
Category: Human cells
How a Chemical Probe Can Show ‘Who’ is Responsible for ‘What’ in Our Gut Microbiome
Despite changing membership, microbiome’s function is maintained Our gut’s microbial community is not unlike a country club membership. We know
Using Genetics of Human Fat Cells to Predict Response to Anti-Diabetes Drugs
Drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) reverse insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes by targeting the activity of a receptor
How gene mutation triggers the immune system
Scientists discovered how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders and then tested a treatment based
How to live longer
Many cells in human body, such as those which make up brain need to last a lifetime. To do this
Brain cells may prevent Parkinson’s disease
A Norwegian study shows that impairment in mitochondria may actually protect the brain in Parkinson’s disease. Mitochondria are microscopic power
How weather increases the risk of cancer
Living in a cold climate could make people more likely to get cancer, people are at greater risk in colder
Traffic jam causes tumor growth
When cells lose track of their orientation, they can start to grow out of control, and develop into cancer. Researchers
How hepatitis C hides in the body
The Hepatitis C (HCV) virus is invisible to the immune system by breaking down communication between the immune cells, it
Drinking of alcohol makes you older
Alcoholic patients had shortened telomere lengths, placing them at greater risk for age-related diseases, like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia
