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Hormone Therapy Triggers Male Gene Patterns in Transgender Men’s Cells
Hormone Therapy Triggers Male Gene Patterns in Transgender Men’s Cells
A study deepens the scientific understanding of how androgens influence breast tissue, which may offer clues to treating breast cancer.
A study deepens the scientific understanding of how androgens influence breast tissue, which may offer clues to treating breast cancer.
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Science Snapshot: Milking It
Lisa Winter | Oct 31, 2022 | 1 min read
This image took 2nd place at the 2022 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
Infographic: The Fate of Fat Cells During Breastfeeding
Kerry Grens | Dec 1, 2018 | 1 min read
See how the cells accommodate milk production in mouse mammary tissue.
Fat Cells Shrink to Make Room for Milk in Breastfeeding Mouse Moms
Kerry Grens | Dec 1, 2018 | 2 min read
Adipocytes lose their lipids and reprogram themselves into stem cells during lactation, then turn back into fat cells after pups wean.
Image of the Day: A Swell Idea
The Scientist Staff | Jul 19, 2017 | 1 min read
To improve the resolution of biological samples at the cellular level, researchers inflate tissues with “swellable polymers” so that they’re easier to see under the microscope.