In people with celiac disease, some T cells release immune chemicals within hours of encountering gluten, triggering the fast onset of symptoms. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/why-people-celiac-disease-suffer-so-soon-after-eating-gluten4…
Tag: Genes&Cells/Cells
Mapping how the ‘immortal’ hydra regrows cells may demystify regeneration
In the continually regenerating hydra, fluorescent markers help researchers track stem cells on the way to their cellular fate. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mapping-how-immortal-hydra-regrows-cells-may-demystify-regeneration4…
Droplets of these simple molecules may have helped kick-start life on Earth
Simple molecules called alpha hydroxy acids form cell-sized structures in conditions mimicking early Earth chemistry. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/droplets-acid-molecules-may-have-helped-kick-start-life-earth4…
Boosting a gut bacterium helps mice fight an ALS-like disease
Gut bacteria may alter ALS symptoms for good or ill. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/boosting-gut-bacterium-helps-mice-fight-als-disease4…