New connection between metabolism and red blood cell development
To investigate the TIF1γ-controlled mechanism, the researchers performed a chemical screen on “bloodless” zebrafish, which lack early precursors for making functional red blood cells.
A new scoring system for assessing wound healing
Evaluating the efficacy of novel therapies requires the ability to monitor wound progression accurately and reproducibly over time. Researchers have proposed a new scoring system for wound healing in mice based on parameters in each phase of healing, as described in an article in the peer-reviewed journal Stem Cells and Development.
Immune system inhibitors released by new biomaterial may stop rejection
Immune system inhibitors slowly released by biodegradable scaffolds may allow regenerative medicine to bypass implant rejection.
Adipose stem cells could be controlled by omega-3
Researchers have found that adipose stem cells can sense and respond to the levels of omega-3, altering their behavior.
Study of T cells from COVID-19 convalescents guides vaccine strategies
A KAIST immunology research team found that most convalescent patients of COVID-19 develop and maintain T cell memory for over 10 months regardless of the severity of their symptoms. In addition, memory T cells proliferate rapidly after encountering their cognate antigen and accomplish their multifunctional roles.
New therapeutic target for axon regeneration in spinal cord injuries
Scientists have discovered that Lin28 is a major regulator of axon regeneration and a promising therapeutic target for spinal cord injuries.