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Secreted protein that helps in growing muscles discovered by researchers
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to research from Tokyo Metropolitan University, a protein known as platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B), which is continually released from skeletal muscle cells, has been found to aid in muscle repair by promoting the formation of myoblasts, or muscle stem cells.
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Researchers discover secreted protein helps to repair, grow muscles
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A protein known as platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGF-B), which is continually released from skeletal muscle cells, has been found to aid in muscle repair by promoting the formation of myoblasts, or muscle stem cells, according to research from Tokyo Metropolitan University.
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Researchers advanced the age of human neurons beyond what was previously p
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Northwestern University-led researchers have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies for neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic injuries.
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Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS Awards 2022 Winners Announc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Cape Town [South Africa]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 10 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany announced the winners of the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2022 announced in partnership with African Union (Scient
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Budget 2023: Aluminium industry seeks removal of tax on raw materials
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Confronted with challenges stemming from rising foreign imports, a declining market share and escalating costs, aluminium industry representatives have sought government intervention for supportive measures to tide over this challenging phase.
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Researchers discover a dependency of glioblastoma on biotin distribution
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Glioblastoma is the most lethal and malignant adult brain cancer that may arise from the neuroglial stem or progenitor cells. Certain gene mutations or those with a known history of other cancers and radiation therapy may predispose patients to develop brain cancer. Tumour relapse is invaria
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Researchers find two protein pathways downregulated in postnatal heart
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Published today in Stem Cell Reports, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School discovered two signaling pathways that are downregulated in human hearts after birth. These pathways, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT, lead to ma
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Stem cell population identified is vital for bone regeneration: Research
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Researchers have identified a subpopulation of mesenchymal stem cells in the bone marrow that express the marker CD73. These cells have a higher potential for proliferation and differentiation, and play a significant role in bone healing, migrating to the site of a fracture and developing in
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Chandrbabu Naidu should stop holding public meetings, Prajasanthi Party Ch
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Prajasanthi Party chief KA Paul on Monday said Telugu Desham Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu should stop conducting public meetings in the light of the stempede incidents.
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3 killed, several injured in stampede at Chandrababu Naidu's public meetin
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Three persons were killed and several others injured in a stampede at Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu's public meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur on Sunday, police said.
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Study finds good-bad feelings for brain stem serotonin
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New insights into the opposing actions of serotonin-producing nerve fibres in mice could lead to drugs for treating addictions and major depression.
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Scientists explore the latent regenerative potential of the inner ear
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Scientists from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Neil Segil have identified a natural barrier to the regeneration of the inner ear's sensory cells, which are lost in hearing and balance disorders. Overcoming this barrier may be a first step in returning inner ear cells to a newborn-like state
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