Cell articles
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Researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells
In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel Hill researcher Ronit Freeman and her colleagues describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins—essential building blocks of life—to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a first in the field, has implications for efforts in regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic tools.
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Scientists study lipids cell by cell, making new cancer research possible
Imagine being able to look inside a single cancer cell and see how it communicates with its neighbors. Scientists are celebrating a new technique that lets them study the fatty contents of cancer cells, one by one.
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Liberia: Man Reportedly Hangs Himself in Police Cell Despite Being in Cell with Four Others
MONROVIA – The circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate identified as Prince Wreyou are yet to be established as police have launched an investigation into the matter. FrontPageAfrica has gathered that Prince was taken into police custody late Friday evening on grounds that he owed someone US$200, which led to his incarceration. A few []