Uncovering the regulatory blueprint for early mammalian organ formation

Research published in Nature Cell Biology today (Monday 30th March) has revealed insights into the molecular regulation of mammalian organ development.

New Research on Brain Structure Highlights Cells Linked to Alzheimer's and Autism

New insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and their collaborators. The researchers discovered that cells in the cerebral cortex of mice, called astrocytes, are more diverse than previously thought, with distinct layers of astrocytes across the cerebral cortex that provide the strongest evidence to date of their specialization across the brain.

Cancer treatment: study finds targeting nearby ‘normal’ cells could improve survival rates

Cancer of the immune system, called lymphoma or leukaemia, generally affects the entire body’s bone marrow and lymph nodes. Because these types of cancers are so widespread, surgery isn’t useful, so patients are usually treated with chemotherapy. Although these treatments have become significantly better in the past ten years, lymphoma and chronic leukaemia often come back months or years after treatment.