Knock, knock! Who’s there? Mitochondria! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Mitochondria produce energy for our cells. When they malfunction, it spells problems for our nerves and muscles. What can we do? Enter Temurkhan Ayupov and team at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology.
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Tired of being a T-cell? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Killer T-cells are immune cells that defend against tumors and viruses. But! One type of T-cell kills tumors, while another… becomes exhausted and just gives up. The problem? Telling them apart! H. Kay Chung
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Hey diabetics! Imagine ditching the daily needle routine! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. In Type 1 diabetes, our body’s defenses accidentally wipe out our insulin-making cells. Doctors try swapping in donated cells, but those get smoked too! S-O-S! Save Our Cells! Enter Per-Ola Carlsson’s
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