Microplastics pose potential risks to bone health
The production and use of over 400 million tons of plastic each year has polluted beaches, rivers, and…
Carrot fiber supplement boosts gut bacteria and immune defenses
In just four weeks, a daily 500 mg dose of carrot-derived fiber enriched beneficial Bifidobacteria, firmed stools, and…
Breakthrough in building functional synthetic kidneys using assembloids
A USC Stem Cell-led research team has achieved a major step forward in the effort to build mouse…
Enhanced Genomics extends Series A funding to USD $19 million to drive development of therapeutics pipeline
Enhanced Genomics (‘Enhanced’), the biotechnology company pioneering 3D multi-omics to rapidly identify high-confidence, genetically validated drug targets for…
Deep learning tool improves accuracy of lung nodule malignancy detection
An artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tool that estimates the malignancy risk of lung nodules achieved high cancer…
AlphaFold3 predicts bitter taste receptor structures with greater accuracy
Receptor proteins, expressed on the cell surface or within the cell, bind to different signaling molecules, known as…
Daily meal timing influences longevity risk in adults, study reveals
A large national study reveals that sticking to an 11–12-hour eating window may promote longevity, while shorter or…
How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS,…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments
A citrus-derived flavonoid shows potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in immune cells, hinting at future therapeutic potential. Study:…
Abnormal protein activity found to promote cell migration and spread of glioblastoma
Ever wondered how the different cells in our body communicate with each other to fulfill their different roles-be…
New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth
Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)…