Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells
“Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?” There are…
Forget protein bars! Nutritionist reveals why Parmesan cheese is quickly becoming popular among fitness fanatics |
Calcium-rich foods have long been viewed as essential for strong bones, especially as people age and bone density…
PTGES3 emerges as key regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperone or enzyme, may actually be a key player…
How walnuts combat inflammation and oxidative stress in the body
From protecting brain cells to modulating immunity, walnut bioactives demonstrate remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential; however, scientists caution…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…
Researchers identify new molecular switch involved in programmed cell death
In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective…
Everything is protein, but protein isn’t everything. Here’s what to know
Why do we need protein? Protein is necessary for human life. Fat and carbohydrates are our primary fuel,…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
How meals this weekend can impact your daylight saving recovery
As Americans prepare to turn their clocks back this weekend, experts say your diet may determine how sluggish or energized…
Dysfunction in chromosome-stabilizing protein identified as a cause of deadly illnesses
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in…
Undergraduate researcher uncovers molecular secrets of HPV’s cancer-causing mechanisms
When Sean Fletcher walked into Sam Biswas’ Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) lab at the University of Delaware…
Neuroscientists uncover a surprising role for “Frazzled” protein in the nervous system of fruit flies
Florida Atlantic University neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising role for a protein named “Frazzled” (known as DCC in…