Cranking it Up to Eleven: Heightened Growth of Neural Stem Cells Linked to Autism-like Behavior

Autism is not one single disease but a suite of many, which is why researchers have long struggled to understand its underlying causes. Often referred to as the Autism Spectrum Disorders, autism has been linked to multiple genetic and environmental factors—different combinations of which can all result in autism or autistic-like behavior. But as we … Continue reading Cranking it Up to Eleven: Heightened Growth of Neural Stem Cells Linked to Autism-like Behavior

Precious Cargo: Scientists Hijack Red Blood Cells to Serve as Potential Therapeutic Delivery System

A unique property of red blood cells is now being harnessed to help deliver microscopic cargo to sites throughout the body, according to research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. There are anywhere from 3 to 6 million red blood cells in the human body at any given time, and … Continue reading Precious Cargo: Scientists Hijack Red Blood Cells to Serve as Potential Therapeutic Delivery System

Precious Cargo: Scientists Hijack Red Blood Cells to Serve as Potential Therapeutic Delivery System

A unique property of red blood cells is now being harnessed to help deliver microscopic cargo to sites throughout the body, according to research published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. There are anywhere from 3 to 6 million red blood cells in the human body at any given time, and … Continue reading Precious Cargo: Scientists Hijack Red Blood Cells to Serve as Potential Therapeutic Delivery System