Targeting cyclin-dependent kinases offers new pathways for cancer therapy
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Germany. In the search for new therapeutic approaches that…
Satellite DNA acts as a barcode for matching chromosome pairs
The body cells of humans and animals contain a double set of chromosomes. One half of the genetic…
Scientists create brain organoids with distinct cortical regional identity
The human brain is often described as one of the most complex structures in biology, and much of…
A single blood test could offer a glimpse of disease risk years in advance
A single blood draw may reveal which cell types are aging fastest, offering a new window into disease…
Special journal issue highlights precision prevention in cancer epidemiology
Cancer epidemiology is not merely about counting cases; it is a dynamic field that informs screening policies, resource…
International task force outlines roadmap for precision stroke recovery
An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for…
Penn State team lays groundwork to 3D print spheroids for regenerating bone tissue
An interdisciplinary team of engineers and chemists at Penn State has laid the groundwork to 3D print spheroids…
Understanding how maternal age impacts offspring health across different species
In humans and many other animals, a mother’s age can affect the physical and behavioral characteristics of the…
Weizmann study reveals how DNA repair enzymes choose targets
When a wound does not heal properly, it leaves a scar. Similarly, mutations – which are permanent changes…
Pediatric rheumatic diseases have unique genetic architecture compared to adults
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that pediatric-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have distinct genetic…
Targeting small group of brain cells may reduce opioid addiction risk
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids’ pain-relieving benefits while reducing their…
Living near a dry cleaner may come with an unexpected Parkinson’s disease link
A nationwide Medicare study found a clear distance-response pattern between residential proximity to dry cleaners and Parkinson’s disease,…