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Single cell transcriptomics reveals early photoreceptor states, cell-specific transcript isoforms, and cancer-predisposing features
Here, we used deep full-length single-cell RNA-sequencing to distinguish post-mitotic cone and rod developmental states and cone-specific features that contribute to retinoblastomagenesis. The ...
Science Daily1d
DNA repair: A look inside the cell's 'repair café'
New research sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells. The study demonstrates how these proteins ...
New Scientist1d
A sliver of lab-grown wood has been made from stem cells
Growing wood directly from stem cells could offer an alternative to cutting threatened hardwood trees, but it isn't clear if ...
Interesting Engineering1d
Human Cell Atlas maps 100 million cells, unlocks mysteries in medical research
Scientists with the Human Cell Atlas have profiled 100 million cells from over 10,000 people worldwide, aiming to map the ...
Science Daily2d
Scientists develop breakthrough culture system to unlock secrets of skin microbiome
The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in skin microbiome composition are linked to disease, studying it has been challenging due to limited methods for ...