Scientists eye cell death as cause of Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 08, 2023
In a new study, researchers explain how cell death can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia — a discovery they say could pave the way for new treatments.
Are your cells aging with you? Neurons lose their status as the body’s oldest cells
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2019
Researchers said they’ve found “surprising evidence” that the body’s organs contain a mix of young and old cells. They expect the discovery to advance the science of aging.
Cells ‘flock’ to heal skin wounds: study
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2013
Rice University scientists have determined that skin cells coordinate their motions as they race to cover and ultimately heal wounds. Investigators compared this motion to the way many birds swoop and...