Complex rheology in biological systems She also studied red blood cells, deciphering some aspects of parasites release and interactions with flow in the specific case of sickle cell anemia genetic disease. ... The cell vitality over 90% was possible to obtain in the concentration range far
Adult stem cells could treat tooth loss To grow a new tooth requires two types of cell, epithelial cells and mesenchymal stem cells. ... Dr Tucker studies the signals from cells in the stem cell rich dental lamina, to see how they trigger the formation of new teeth in these animals.
Royal Society announces 2020 winners of prestigious medals and awards They also champion those who have reinforced science’s place in society, whether through inspiring public engagement, improving our education system, or by making STEM careers more inclusive and rewarding. ... Professor Clare Grey FRS, University of
Statement from the Organising Committee of the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing The dramatic improvement following CRISPR-based research interventions for sickle cell disease offers hope for patients. ... There has also been significant progress in basic research on deriving functional gametes from stem cells.
Caroline Criado Perez’s ground-breaking gender bias exposé wins 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt FRS was joined on the judging panel by: Dr Shukry James Habib, stem cell specialist and Royal Society University Research Fellow; bestselling author Dorothy Koomson; actor and
Science sees further: How science will answer some of the world's biggest questions How will stem cell technology revolutionise medicine? What is the value of biodiversity in our changing world? ... The Web is a complex system, but unlike others we study - the cell, the brain, the cosmos - it is a system which we have designed and which
Flagship exhibits at the Summer Science Exhibition Embryo models: how stem cells reveal the mysteries of development. Scientists are using stem cell-based embryo models to study the early stages of human development, raising several questions: what does ... What are stem cells? What we can learn from
Recent Sir Henry Dale Fellowship appointments The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has published a list of recent recipients of the prestigious Sir Henry Dale Fellowships.
Long-term potentiation – 50 years on His discoveries have broad implications for the control of cell-cell communication throughout the nervous system. ... He is using his discoveries to design and develop molecules that target major cell signalling pathways in neurons and in glial cells
Designer human tissue: coming to a lab near you What do you mean by ‘Designer human tissue’? With recent scientific advances it is now possible to produce pluripotent stem cells from many human cell types, including blood and skin, and ... When coupled with an efficient differentiation method,
