New insights into the global expansion of Candida auris
The fungal species Candida auris is spreading across the globe, and gaining in virulence, according to a new…
Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…
Inflammation and immune suppression fuel aggressive SCLC behavior and spread
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year…
Study reveals a therapeutic vulnerability in aggressive subtype of triple-negative breast cancer
Dec 26 2025 A new study published today in Science Translational Medicine by researchers at The University of…
Researchers develop mild mitochondrial uncouplers for obesity treatment
Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and…
Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
Researchers create the most detailed 3D maps of the human genome
In a landmark effort to understand how the physical structure of our DNA influences human biology, Northwestern investigators…
Reframing the role of MCL1 in cancer signaling and metabolism
A study by the Mildred Scheel Early Career Center group led by Dr. Mohamed Elgendy at the TUD…
Cells balance protein production and removal through passive adaptation
Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from…
Nascent polypeptide-associated complex regulates early stages of protein formation
To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate…
Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders…
New insights into alcohol-related DNA damage and cancer risk
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team…