Global debate continues over fair allocation of donor hearts
As demand for heart transplants continues to far exceed the number of available donor hearts, experts at today’s 46th Annual…
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Space research accelerates heart disease studies and tissue engineering
By studying and engineering heart tissue in the unique low-gravity environment of space, the laboratory of Arun Sharma, PhD, is…
New cytometer measures cell stiffness to improve disease diagnosis
Researchers from Brown University and their collaborators have developed a new way to measure the properties of cells – an…
Natural compound obakulactone shows therapeutic potential for rheumatoid arthritis
A new study published in Engineering reveals that obakulactone (OL), a natural tetracyclic triterpenoid isolated from Phellodendri cortex, exerts a…
New AI tools enhance diagnosis and management of kidney disease
Kidney diseases develop slowly and may not produce any obvious symptoms for a long time. The body can compensate for them so effectively…
Researchers pioneer breakthrough therapy for life-threatening infections
A revelatory treatment for patients with life-threatening infectious diseases is being pioneered in Melbourne by researchers at The Alfred and…
Engineered cells boost production of gene editing delivery vehicles
Gene editing has emerged as a powerful approach for targeting the genetic causes of disease, but getting the editing machinery…
International consortia honored for advancing stem cell research collaboration
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has named CorEUstem COST Action and Stem Cell COREdinates as the recipients…
Glycocalyx modification boosts immune cell targeting against B lymphoma
A new study published in Engineering provides mechanistic insights into live-cell glycocalyx engineering and supports the rational design of next-generation…
Fucosylated IgG drives adipose tissue dysfunction during aging
A study published in Engineering has identified fucosylated immunoglobulin G (IgG) as a key mediator contributing to adipose tissue dysfunction…