New drug forces aggressive leukemia cells to die from stress
Pushing the accelerator and the brake at the same time is rarely a good idea. But researchers at…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
Gut bacterial molecule discovered to drive serious bile duct disease
Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have, together with international collaborators, discovered that a…
New tool amplifies and visualizes tiny protein changes
Imagine a brain teaser where the challenge is to spot the difference between two nearly identical sandcastles. The…
Key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles
Scientists have discovered that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be…
New imaging method reveals hidden molecular interactions in cells
Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a…
Engineered ribozyme repairs broken RNA to explain origins of life
In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and relies on proteins to replicate, repair and build…
Blue LED lights help chemists build complex drug molecules
In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game. Chemists want molecules with increasingly…
New screening approach identifies proteins that control human gene expression
Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a…
Study links fathers’ preconception stress to altered offspring development
Research from the University of Colorado Anschutz suggests that stress experienced by a father before conception may influence…
Dual-pathway protein degradation approach could improve cancer treatment
Targeted protein degradation has become one of the most promising strategies in modern drug discovery, enabling scientists to…
AI and CRISPR technologies drive proactive health monitoring
JMIR Publications today featured two new stories in its News and Perspectives section, highlighting a shift toward proactive,…