Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...

Gallbladder problems are a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease. These issues often arise due to the breakdown of red blood cells and the subsequent formation of gallstones ...

Pfizer is voluntarily withdrawing its sickle cell disease (SCD) therapy Oxbryta from all world markets after finding an "imbalance" in deaths in its clinical trials programme. It's a blow to the ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood.

They have specific roles in the organism of which they are part. Their structure is adapted to their function. They are often grouped together with other similar cells in tissues. Root hair cell ...

Memory B-cell phenotyping is helpful to identify candidates for closer monitoring and intensified therapy. Immunosuppressive treatment is considered for autoimmune, inflammatory and ...

Feb. 10, 2025 — Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes. However, the explosion of the genomic era shows that gene loss and ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...