Nanoparticles offer new hope for treating alcohol-related liver disease
Across the world, more than 1.5 billion people suffer from chronic liver disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
AI predicts cell responses to drugs and genetic changes
Controlling the state of a cell in a desired direction is one of the central challenges in life…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
Ganoderma lucidum protects against liver damage from high-fat diets
Background and objectives A long-term high-fat diet (HFD) exerts lipotoxic effects on multiple organs, particularly the liver, leading…
Exploring the link between leaky blood-brain barrier and major depressive disorder
Women are affected by severe depression twice as often as men. The reasons for this have not yet…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
Blocking key protein restores healthy lung function and reduces fibrosis in mice
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability…
UC Irvine develops human-like colon model for precision medicine
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to…
Low-dose steroids show promise for treating severe kidney inflammation
Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Astrocytes revealed as key players in stabilizing long-term emotional memories
Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun…
New insights can reshape psychiatric practice across continents
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Bruce M. Cohen discusses results and…