Micro-RNA in sperm proves vital for human embryogenesis
The sperm is not a passive supplier of genetic material to the egg. A study from Linköping University,…
Protein linked to cancer plays key role in wound healing
When doctors detect elevated levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can signal that something is seriously…
New NIH grants fuel research in oral cancer treatment and pain relief
Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University…
Multiple protein forms from a single gene offer fresh insight into rare disease mechanisms
Iain Cheeseman and colleagues reveal the underappreciated role of single genes producing multiple proteins in atypical presentations of…
Single-cell analysis reveals HPV-induced keratinocyte heterogeneity in cervical cancer
Cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC), the most prevalent subtype of cervical cancer, remains a major global health burden…
Comprehensive kinase atlas reveals new insights into cell signaling and disease
The enzyme RNA polymerase II transcribes genes into messenger RNA. This process is guided by modifications to the enzyme’s…
Five-year project seeks new weapons against drug-resistant bacteria
Lethal lettuce in Missouri. Murderous onions in Colorado. To biochemists at the University of Oklahoma, these aren’t just…
Inflammation identified as a key driver in the earliest stages of lung cancer
By creating high-resolution cellular and molecular visual maps of lung cancer before and during development, researchers at The…
Alzheimer’s breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections
Scientists have uncovered a microglial switch that transforms these immune cells from plaque-promoting to plaque-protective, offering a new…
Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects
Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An…
Researchers reveal common synaptic pathway behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in…
Kids First DRC releases 37th pediatric study on rare childhood cancers
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has released its 37th pediatric research study,…