Study links polyploid cancer cells to tumor invasion and spread
One of the biggest challenges in cancer research is understanding why some tumor cells become especially aggressive, invasive…
Kenyan bat coronavirus uses human CEACAM6 to enter cells, raising spillover concerns
A newly characterized bat coronavirus can latch onto a human cell receptor found in the lung, giving scientists…
New human cell model replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers at LMU have developed a human cell model that replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases – with…
Innovative light probes allow real-time visualization of cellular processes
Fluorescent proteins have revolutionized science, enabling researchers to tag and visualize individual molecules in living cells, tissues, and…
Astrocytes form complex networks across the mouse brain
Cells long thought to play a secondary role in brain function build their own far-reaching connections, a new…
Bioengineered chewing gum reduces cancer-linked oral microbes
Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels…
Antisense oligonucleotides reverse rare neurodevelopmental disorder in preclinical models
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found they can reverse the effects of HNRNPH2-related neurodevelopmental disorder using…
New method predicts cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method to predict cancer patient survival using advanced molecular data from individual…
Epigenome proteins shape dynamic gene expression beyond simple on-off
A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more…
Immune cell interactions drive liver inflammation and fibrosis
When the liver is injured – for example, due to bile accumulation – immune cells become activated. In…
Study reveals the physics behind neural tube closure in embryos
In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close…
Muscle energy recovery may explain fatigue in cancer survivors
Even apparently healthy cancer survivors often complain of extreme fatigue. They have finished treatment, the scans are clear,…