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Successful Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy In Pregnancy
A pregnant woman with cervical cancer has been treated successfully with neoadjuvant cisplatin chemotherapy, in order to stabilize her cancer so that surgery could be delayed until fetal maturation.
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Getting Specific With miRNA Production
The upregulation of a specific microRNA (miRNA) implicated in cancer development by a general RNA processing factor is examined.
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In Praise Of Forgetting
Study finds that the ability to forget irrelevant information reduces demands on mechanisms that detect and resolve conflict between competing memories.
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Recombinant RNA
A new technique to express large amounts of structured RNA in cells, allowing a thorough study of its function, is presented.
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Following Mitochondria In Mouse Neurons
A set of tools to study transport of mitochondria in neurons is presented.
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Regulating Insensitivity To DNA Damage
A protein commonly associated with B cell lymphomas suppresses elimination of 'useful' B cells that otherwise harbor damaged DNA.
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Genetic Variants Predisposing To Celiac Disease
A region containing four closely linked genes on chromosome 4 harbours variants that protect against the development of celiac disease.
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DNA 'Instruction Manual' Deciphered
Researchers present results of a huge project that identifies and analyses functional elements taken from part of the human genome.
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'Rejuvenating' Neurons To Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Encouraging neurons to revert to a more juvenile state might help slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.
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MicroRNAs And Tumour Suppression
The tumour suppressor p53 acts directly on a family of small RNAs that are vital for cell growth and replication.
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DNA Damage Contributes To Stem Cell Ageing
DNA damage can cause premature ageing in bone-marrow-derived stem cells, making it harder for them to function.
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Potential Drug For Atherosclerosis And Type 2 Diabetes
A small-molecule inhibitor that has been successfully tested in mice may prove useful against chronic metabolic diseases such as atherosclerosis, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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New Method For Making Stem Cells Doesn't Harm Embryos
Fibroblasts - a common cell type found in connective tissue - can be coaxed back into an embryonic stem-cell-like state with a little genetic trickery.
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Insights Into Seven Diseases Revealed
Published article uncovers the true potential of the human genome. A pair of related papers offer further insights into two of the seven diseases investigated.
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New Cell Source For Cloning Experiments?
Researchers may have come up with a new source of cells that could be used for nuclear transfer experiments and stem cell research.
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