Scientists seek to engineer chatter among cells

Scientists seek to engineer chatter among cells 07/26/2017 03:00 PM EDT Rice University and University of Houston scientists win federal backing to learn how large colonies of cells communicate with each other and coordinate their activities. The work could lead to synthetic colonies that can help cure or manage diseases, among other tasks. Full story at http://news.rice.edu/2017/07/20/scientists-seek-to-engineer-chatter-among-cells-2/ Source Rice University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111