New pair of techniques can speed up the search for better tuberculosis drugs
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the world’s deadliest single-agent caused infection, responsible for 1.23…
New high-throughput biological sensors track cellular lipid molecules
Inside every cell are lipid molecules that make up cellular membranes, helping organelles communicate and respond to stress.…
New structural insights overturn old assumptions about malaria entry
For nearly half a century, scientists have known that malaria parasites force their way into human red blood cells through a…
Study uncovers self-propelled actin filaments that shape living cells
Every time a white blood cell engulfs a bacterium, a neuron extends a projection to connect with a…
High-dose DHA reaches the brain but fails to protect memory
High-dose DHA successfully reached the brains of older adults at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the two-year…
Scientists unlock molecular structure of key protein linked to cancer, neurological diseases
After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structures of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ),…
Researchers uncover genetic cause of spontaneous spinal CSF leaks
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University and Johns Hopkins University have identified genetic mutations that may explain why…
New single-protein analysis technique provides unprecedented information on scramblases
A new single-protein analysis technique gives researchers an unprecedented ability to study proteins called scramblases, which have critical…
PSMA PET detects high-risk prostate cancer bone metastases
Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases…
Targeting lipid enzymes triggers starvation states in aggressive tumor cells
While many American adults are trying to reduce cholesterol levels, certain cancerous tumors have a relentless appetite for…
Light-driven nanomotors improve multimodal breast cancer treatment efficacy
The nanomotor starts with bowl‑shaped mesoporous polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles. These biocompatible bowls are loaded with two key payloads:…
UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells…