cellular stress response

Insulin in vials

Aging beta cells hasten Type 2 diabetes

Vanderbilt investigators have found that aging induces chronic cellular stress in pancreatic beta cells, which could contribute to the development of diabetes as we age.

x-ray of cell showing cell bodies

Cellular stress defense

The modular architecture of small heat-shock proteins contributes to the ability of these proteins to aid cells in responding to stress.

Ascano seeks to shed light on cellular stress response

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