Advanced cell atlas opens new doors in biomedical research

Phys.org— Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to increase knowledge about human health and disease. The study is published in Genome Biology.

Vanguard News—Artificial cells mimic nature opening door for medical advancements. Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), one of the oldest public universities in the United States, have made a significant breakthrough in creating artificial cells that mimic natural cells.

Phys.org—Scientists study lipids cell by cell, making new cancer research possible. Imagine being able to look inside a single cancer cell and see how it communicates with its neighbors. Scientists are celebrating a new technique that lets them study the fatty contents of cancer cells, one by one.

Phys.org—Advance in forensic fingerprint research provides new hope for cold cases. Researchers have unveiled a method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases. The research is published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis.