Cell proliferation gene plays a distinct role in cells that no longer proliferate
In a tale of identities as divergent as “The Prince and the Pauper,” a well-known cancer-causing gene also…
PRDM16 regulates the balance between proliferation and maturation in human cardiomyocytes
Understanding how heart muscle cells stop dividing and acquire the characteristics needed to sustain lifelong cardiac function remains…
Virginia Tech team identifies proteins that can reverse lung scarring
A Virginia Tech team has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), showing that…
Targeted diet helps reprogram aggressive neuroblastoma in mice
A new commentary spotlights preclinical evidence that blocking key amino acids, along with a polyamine-blocking drug, may force…
Study reveals dual role of PFK enzyme in metabolism and cell cycle progression
A metabolic enzyme studied for over seven decades has a hidden second function – it can unwind RNA…
Scientists simulate complete life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell
By simulating the life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell – from DNA replication to protein translation to…
Polyploidy-induced senescence may influence aging and cancer risk
A new editorial was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 8, 2026, titled “Polyploidy-induced senescence: Linking development, differentiation, repair,…
New method reveals how human cells initiate DNA replication
When cells proliferate, genomic DNA is precisely duplicated once per cell cycle. Abnormalities in this DNA replication process…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
Digital twin of lung cancer cell offers new insights into tumor growth and treatment
An enhanced computer model is now helping to provide fresh insights into cancer-cell growth and how it can…