New tear gland organoids shed light on the biology of dry eye disease
An estimated 5-15% of people have problems with dry eyes, with symptoms including eye redness, stinging, or burning sensation, and eye fatigue. Dry…
Study shines new light on how cancer avoids the mitotic stopwatch pathway
When cell division (mitosis) takes too long, it can be a sign that something is wrong with the…
Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows…
AR3-based optogenetic strategy shows high efficacy in inducing apoptosis and antitumor effects
One of the hallmarks of cancer cells is their ability to evade apoptosis, or programmed cell death, through…
Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death
In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study…
Drug combination can bypass cellular defenses in neuroblastoma
A discovery from Australian researchers could lead to better treatment for children with neuroblastoma, a cancer that currently…
Tattoo ink alters immune cells and weakens some vaccine responses
New research reveals that tattoo pigments don’t just stay in the skin, they migrate into lymph nodes, trigger…
Inflammation control can protect against AMD-like retinal damage
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular…
Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, is a complex cerebrovascular event with outcomes heavily…
Innovative research reveals FGD3 as a key player in breast cancer cell death
A naturally occurring protein that tends to be expressed at higher levels in breast cancer cells boosts the…
Study uncovers new mechanism for chromosome congression during mitosis
A research team from The University of Osaka, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has uncovered…
How walnuts combat inflammation and oxidative stress in the body
From protecting brain cells to modulating immunity, walnut bioactives demonstrate remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential; however, scientists caution…