| How cancer cells avoid cell death  | A new study provides an important new insight into how cancer cells are able to avoid the cell death process. The findings may suggest a chemotherapeutic approach to prevent the spread of cancers. | Read More »  Sloth bear cub debuts at the Smithsonian's National Zoo: Hank is the zoo's first sloth bear cub in seven years  | The daring and adventurous sloth bear cub, Hank, made his public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo this week. He is the first sloth bear born at the Zoo in seven years. | Read More » Changes in cell shape may lead to metastasis, not the other way around  | Development of skin cancer may require changes in the genes that control cell shape, report a team of scientists. The work could lead to a better understanding of how the cells become metastatic. | Read More » Elevated gluten antibodies found in children with autism  | Elevated antibodies to gluten proteins of wheat found in children with autism in comparison to those without autism. Results from a new study also indicated an association between the elevated antibodies and the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms in the affected children. They did not find any connection, however, between the elevated antibodies and celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder known to be triggered by gluten. | Read More » | |
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