Research opens new avenues for treating asthma and other inflammatory diseases
For decades, scientists have thought they understood the biochemical machinery that causes asthma-inflammation in the lungs that constricts…
New study offers hope for patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy
About one-third of patients with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder, are believed to respond…
New personalized therapy boosts tamoxifen effectiveness in breast cancer patients
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide (WHO, 2023). The Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of…
Blocking two enzymes weakens prostate tumors and boosts drug effectiveness
A major international study has uncovered a new vulnerability in prostate cancer cells that could help improve treatment…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Study finds surge in the use of weight loss drugs among bariatric surgery patients
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic…
Discovery of EP2 receptor opens path to pain relief without blocking inflammation
Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins-the hormone-like substance targeted by common…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function
Background During lactation, the mammary gland undergoes significant structural and functional changes to produce milk, which is essential…
Molecular breast imaging increases overall invasive cancer detection in women with dense breasts
Screening women with dense breasts with both molecular breast imaging (MBI) and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) increased overall…
The role of eating styles in diabetes control
New research reveals that patients who eat in response to food cues lose more weight on GLP-1 therapy,…
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…