Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells…
Early studies hint that ketones may affect pathways linked to PTSD
From altered brain energy metabolism to inflammation and neurotransmitter signaling, researchers examine why raising ketone levels has drawn…
Study identifies role for peroxisomes in protecting insulin and maintaining beta cell health
Researchers at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center have identified a previously underappreciated role for tiny structures inside cells…
A four-week spice experiment challenges expectations about post-meal benefits
A controlled feeding trial found no clear dose-dependent improvement in post-meal vascular or metabolic responses, raising questions about…
Mitochondrial rewiring may explain why orthoflaviviruses harm humans but persist in mosquitoes
From mitochondrial fragmentation to antioxidant defenses, researchers reveal how the same viruses can drive cellular damage in vertebrates…
Scientists identify parasite-specific protein linked to chronic Toxoplasma infections
Toxoplasma gondii, or Toxoplasma, is a parasite that infects hundreds of millions of people around the world. Although…
Specialized selenoproteins play critical role in regulating cellular health
A new review highlights the remarkable importance of selenoproteins, a specialized group of molecules that, despite their small…
Cigarette smoke extract primes airway cells for greater nanoplastic damage
A laboratory model reveals how smoke-damaged epithelial barriers may leave airway cells more vulnerable to a second environmental…
Review finds blueberry and grape polyphenols may improve vascular health
From endothelial function to blood pressure, the review maps where blueberry and grape bioactives show promise and where…
Targeting CMPK2-intervened redox metabolism to mitigate hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury
HIRI is a major clinical challenge that occurs when blood supply to the liver is temporarily interrupted and…
Could IVF affect heart health after pregnancy?
Researchers found that women with a prior IVF-conceived pregnancy showed higher large artery stiffness up to five years…
Blood metabolism maps how lifestyle tracks function in cognitive aging
A new pathway-level analysis links diet and physical activity to blood metabolic patterns associated with mobility, cognition, independence,…