molecular-biology

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Study Reveals Role of Caspase-5 in Gut Tissue Repair and Regeneration

Researchers have identified an unusual function for the protein caspase-5 in promoting cell proliferation and tissue regeneration in the immature gut cells. The findings, published in Nature, suggest potential implications for understanding inflammatory bowel disease and colorect…