Signaling pathway is 'executive software' of airway stem cells

Monday, June 20, 2011 - 15:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have found out how mouse basal cells that line airways "decide" to become one of two types of cells that assist in airway-clearing duties. The findings could help provide new therapies for either blocked or thinned airways.

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