Molecular Pathology & Genomics
One fat cell subtype responds to insulin stimulation
Scientists have discovered that there are three different subtypes of mature fat cells in white adipose tissue and that it is only one of these – AdipoPLIN – that responds to insulin.
Urine test to detect brain tumours
MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumours and regular urine tests could help early detection and treatment, it is claimed.
Diagnose crohn’s with an engineered organism
Researchers have engineered a bacterium with the necessary capabilities for diagnosing a human disease.
