New method identifies key proteins that trigger harmful immune responses
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new method to identify which proteins are most likely to trigger an…
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual’s health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide.…
Novel mucosal vaccine offers broad protection against diverse influenza viruses
A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing…
Researchers uncover a chain of molecular events behind early brain changes in Alzheimer’s
For the millions of people who carry the gene APOE4, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s…
Tumor microenvironment drives resistance to ferroptosis in pancreatic cancer
Tumors driven by cancer-driving KRAS mutations are often susceptible to ferroptosis, a type of cell death that can…
Study reveals pearling mechanism behind mitochondrial DNA spacing
Mitochondria are often described as the cell’s power plants, because they generate energy. To help them achieve this,…
New drying technique stabilizes vital vaccines at room temperature
A significant challenge in global healthcare and biotechnology is the “cold chain”-the network of refrigerated storage and transport…
The brain encodes time and space through common neural sequences
If you develop Alzheimer’s disease, you not only lose your sense of time, but you also lose your…
A new global collaboration to expand patient-derived stem cell models and accelerate treatments
A new global initiative launched today aims to close a critical gap in ALS/MND drug discovery – current…
How could bisphenol A raise depression risk? Study identifies six key molecular targets
Researchers combined genetic epidemiology, transcriptomics, molecular docking, and mouse experiments to show how a common endocrine-disrupting chemical may…
Study reveals how extracellular matrix stiffness regulates breast cancer metastasis
A study by researchers at the University of California San Diego could make it easier to treat breast…
New stem cell therapy offers permanent cure for Hirschsprung disease
Scientists are developing a revolutionary new stem cell therapy to treat a rare and life-threatening disease that leaves…