Archive
Keyword - Apoptosis
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How the sponge stays slim
One species' rapid cell shedding explains its huge carbon-catching capacity.
16 November 2009
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Profile: Learning from death - Premium content
Vishva Dixit's study of cellular demise led to the discovery of a new molecular-signalling mechanism - one with implications for inflammation and perhaps much more, reports Melinda Wenner.
14 May 2008
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Ultra-fast shocks scramble cells - Premium content
Powerful electrical pulses might zap tumours.
16 March 2004
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Lead linked to schizophrenia - Premium content
Study hints that prenatal toxins can trigger psychiatric disease.
17 February 2004
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Dying cell tolls warning bell - Premium content
Collapsing membrane makes 'canary on a chip'.
16 June 2003
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Anaesthetics threaten baby brains - Premium content
Rat study hints that surgery drugs can kill growing nerve cells.
5 February 2003
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Biomaterial adherent macrophage apoptosis is increased by hydrophilic and anionic substrates in vivo - Premium content
New coatings could help hip replacements repel immune attack.
24 July 2002
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Holes barred by protein purse-string - Premium content
Suicidal cells are squeezed out of the way.
13 December 2001
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Udder suicide - Premium content
E. coli kill off milk-making mammary cells.
6 August 2001
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Corpse clearers show some taste - Premium content
Condemned cells have a say in being swallowed
27 June 2001
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