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…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Single-cell RNA-seq reveals FBLN7’s role in adipose tissue fibrosis
Fibrosis, resulting from excess extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, is a feature of adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction and obesity-related insulin resistance.…
Virus shells use asymmetry to control RNA release and infection
Viruses are typically described as tiny, perfectly geometric shells that pack genetic material with mathematical precision, but new…
Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk
A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously…
New molecular ruler enables precise measurement of toxic Tau fibrils in fluid samples
Researchers have developed a new tool, FibrilPaint combined with the FibrilRuler test, that allows scientists to directly measure…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
AI turns routine pathology slides into powerful maps of the tumor immune landscape
By transforming standard H&E slides into virtual multiplex protein maps, GigaTIME reveals how immune activity, tumor invasion, and…
Collaborative project seeks safer therapies for ischemia and reperfusion injury
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Trinity University will improve a prodrug, a compound activated in the body, to…
Optogenetic tool helps decipher mechanisms of brain dysfunction in Huntington’s disease
Synaptic plasticity — the brain’s ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning — is one…
Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…
Target stacking up on protein supplements while capitalizing on weight loss drug trend
The rapid adoption of GLP-1 weight loss medications — drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound…