Blood proteins reveal which aging cells may raise disease risk
A large plasma proteomics study shows that aging patterns in specific cell types may help identify who is…
New study uncovers how prostate cancer cells evade treatment
Cancer cells are remarkably good at adapting to stress. When treatments damage them, they often find new ways…
Heart tissue repair drug may also help repair and regenerate damaged kidney tissues
A drug previously developed at UCLA to help heart tissue repair itself after a heart attack might also…
Study highlights variable synbiotic relationship of prebiotics and probiotics
Adults with obesity who consumed a dietary fiber supplement had positive effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and…
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…
Tiny genetic change influences coronavirus spillover into humans
Most pandemics start when a pathogen spreads from animals to humans. It’s a leading explanation for the COVID-19…
Neutrophils reduce the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy in mice
A type of white blood cell in the immune system, known as neutrophils, can make cancer immunotherapy less…
Light-controlled molecular switch wakes lung cancer cells for treatment
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a molecular switch that is controlled by light. It wakes lung cancer…
Novel analysis identifies unique proliferation gene alterations in diverse cancer patients
New research to be presented today (Monday) at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics…
Longevity Diet: Simple Swaps to Live Longer and Save Money
Pump up the veggies, beans, and nuts, and pare down the meat, just a little bit. That appears…
Gut microbiome may determine bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While some…
Renowned physician‑scientist to lead Houston Methodist’s cell and gene therapy research
Malcolm Brenner, an internationally recognized physician‑scientist renowned for his leadership in cell and gene therapy, has been tapped to lead…