Study reveals structure of color-sensing cone cells in primates
For over 60 years, scientists have debated a basic structural question about cone photoreceptors, the cells that let…
Early B-cell therapy linked to better MS disease control
For people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), early treatment choices were associated with only slight differences after…
Caloric restriction reduces genetic mutations across the mouse genome
Mutations are changes in the molecular “letters” that make up DNA, the genetic blueprint for cells. Mutations build…
Study uncovers cellular mechanisms behind long-lasting antibody responses
A team led by investigators from the University of Osaka uncovers cellular mechanisms that favor long-lived antibody responses,…
Vitamin A derivative prevents immune cell exhaustion in brain tumors
Immune cells can become exhausted after prolonged exposure to cancer, gradually losing their ability to attack tumor cells.…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
Psilocybin protects sensory nerves from chemotherapy damage in preclinical study
From mouse models to freshly isolated human nerves, researchers traced what happens when chemotherapy disrupts the cellular machinery…
MXene-based hydrogel offers dual-action treatment for periodontitis
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disease worldwide. It leads to periodontal tissue destruction, alveolar bone resorption,…
Scientists capture how bacteria build their protective antibiotic-resistant barriers
Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for causing several infections that are hard to treat, owing to their high resistance…
Crucial brain stem cells rely on metabolic pathways to make decisions
As the human brain takes shape before birth, a remarkable type of stem cell helps give it many…
Microscopic peptide droplets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of…
High-dose folic acid appears safe from formaldehyde toxicity
Folic acid – an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer…