How, When, and Where Do Human β-Cells Regenerate?Purpose of Review Pancreatic β-cells play a critical role in whole-body glucose homeostasis by regulating the release of insulin in response to minute by minute alterations in metabolic demand. As...doi:10.1007/s11892-019-1176-8Giorgio Basile...
You can think of adult stem cells as our built-in repair kits, regenerating cells damaged by disease, injury and everyday wear and tear. These undifferentiated cells reside among other differentiated cells in a tissue or organ; they divide and become specialized to repair or replace the surround...
Individuals suffering from a condition known asBody Integrity Identity Disorder (BIID)feel an unusual but strong desire to have one or more healthy parts of their body amputated. In a way they cannot explain, sufferers of this condition often feel that the affected body part simply "does not ...
The human body has an amazing ability to repair and regenerate damaged tissue. Even the most stubborn wounds can eventually heal with proper care and attention. Itching is a natural part of the body's healing process. When the skin is injured, the body sends blood cells to the area to rep...
How often do bone marrow cells divide? Why is bone marrow donation so painful? How fast does bone marrow regenerate? What are the two types of bone marrow? Does bone marrow produce blood? What is bone marrow donation? What is/are the source of hematopoietic stem cells? (a) Red bone mar...
Intradiscal stem cell injections have great potential for patients in which other treatment options have failed and/or do not provide enough relief. However, MSCs will not completely regenerate a problematic vertebral disc. Nonetheless, pain may be significantly reduced. ...
How are meristem cells modified? How often do skin cells regenerate? How do cells form tissues? How is the integumentary system different from a cell membrane? How are epithelial cells adapted to their function? How do human epithelial cells and plant cells differ? How do epidermal cells absorb...
Even though enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, it can thin out over time. Tooth enamel loss is often attributed to acids of bacterial or non-bacterial origin. Poor oral hygiene causes bacteria to wear down the enamel over time, leading to cavities. Dental erosion is the irr...
WASHINGTON, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Liver stem cells that express high levels of telomerase, a protein often associated with resistance to aging, act in mice to regenerate the organ during normal cellular turnover or tissue damage, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University Scho...