Heat stress is a big problem for chickens, especially their guts. Scientists wanted to see if zinc could help. They did two experiments using tiny pieces of chicken intestines, called organoids. In the first experiment, they put these organoids in different temperatures. One group was at normal tem
Blood-making stem cells are like tiny superheroes. They can grow and turn into different types of blood cells. Scientists want to grow these cells outside the body for treatments and research. They use a special substance called human platelet lysate (HPL) to help these cells grow. HPL is packed wi
Scientists have developed a new gel that could change the game for growing sperm cells outside the body. This gel is made from a substance called chitosan, which turns into a gel at body temperature. The gel is then covered with a special mix of proteins and other stuff that sperm cells need to gr
Bladder cancer is a serious health issue. It affects many people worldwide. The role of hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitors (HAI-1 and HAI-2) in this type of cancer is not fully understood. However, recent studies have shed some light on their potential. In earlier research, it was fou
Sclerostin is a protein that plays a role in bone health. It is produced by cells in the skeleton. It is also found in cells related to teeth. Researchers wanted to see how this protein affects two types of cells. These are cementoblast lineage cells and periodontal ligament cells. These cells
Atherosclerosis is a sneaky condition that starts where blood flow is wonky. This is where inflammation and too many endothelial cells (EC) get together and cause trouble. It turns out, c-REL, a member of the NF-κB transcription factor family, is a key player in this mess. It drives two harmful p
You might have heard that smoking can harm your unborn baby, but do you know how it does this exactly? This study took a closer look at how cigarette smoke messes with the placenta, the organ that connects moms and babies. It turns out, the smoke affects a crucial process inside placenta cells calle
