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'Magic carpet' guides cells to self-organize in 3D
During morphogenesis—the process by which living organisms take shape—cells collectively position themselves in specific ways, leading to the development of tissues and organs. Being able to recreate ...
Q&A: Why it's important for cells to make copies on an exacting schedule
Allison McClure, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the CU School ...
Scientists Witness Living Plant Cells Build Their Own Cell Walls for the First Time
In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...
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FDA plans to end animal testing requirements for monoclonal antibody drugs
The FDA is moving away from requiring animal models for investigational new drug (IND) applications for new monoclonal ...
FDA to phase out animal testing requirement, adopt AI methods
The FDA is phasing out animal testing for monoclonal antibody therapies, embracing AI and human-based models. Read more here.
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Paralysed man stands again after receiving ‘reprogrammed’ stem cells
A paralysed man can stand on his own after receiving an injection of neural stem cells to treat his spinal-cord injury. The Japanese man was one of four individuals in a first-of-its-kind trial ...
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Scientists witness living plant cells generate cellulose and form cell walls
In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose -- a major constituent of all plant cell walls ... and Junhong Sun, a lab technician in the Department of Plant Biology.