Thermogenic beige fat protects blood vessels from hypertension
Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. While…
Study reveals genetic signatures linked to HIV-related cognitive impairment
Using participant skin cells reprogrammed into neurons, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified genetic signatures associated with HIV…
Novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer shows promising results in phase 1/2 trial
A recent publication in Nature Medicine describes a novel immunotherapy targeting pancreatic cancer that has shown promising results in a…
Single-cell analysis reveals gene disruptions in early-onset Alzheimer’s brain regions
A new study led by researchers at UTHealth Houston investigated both gene expression and regulation at single cell…
Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Scientists discover how stem cells navigate and repair brain damage after stroke
Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of…
Recent advances in CAR-NK cell therapy could revolutionze cancer treatment
Cell-based immunotherapies have transformed cancer treatment, yet their widespread use remains constrained by safety risks, manufacturing complexity, and…
Gut Microbes Played Role in Evolution of Human Brain, New Study Suggests
Compared to other primates, humans have remarkably large brains relative to their body sizes. The resultant high demands…
Researchers Sequence Genome of 200,000-Year-Old Denisovan
A research team led by Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology scientists has generated the high-quality genome assembly…
Silica nanomatrix enhances immunotherapy for solid tumors
Cancer has long remained a leading cause of death worldwide and in Hong Kong, accounting for 30% of…