precision DNA repair may hold clues for human aging
The bowhead whale’s remarkable lifespan and low cancer risk stem from a finely tuned DNA repair system driven…
Researchers uncover mechanism by which BRCA2-deficient tumors develop chemoresistance
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is chemoresistance: tumors that initially respond well to chemotherapy become…
Integrating physicochemical laws into future AI models for better drug design
Proteins play a key role not only in the body, but also in medicine: they either serve as…
Scientists capture a near-continuous molecular movie of ribosome formation
Ribosomes are the cell’s protein factories, which read the genetic code and assemble the proteins that every organism…
5 ‘good for you’ foods that aren’t as healthy as you think
You had me at halo. Health halos are foods that seem healthy because they are marketed as “organic,”…
Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding
Researchers found that mothers who ate both peanuts and peanut butter during pregnancy had children with distinct DNA…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Unveiling the dual role of HIV integrase in viral replication
The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most…
New Jersey fitness coach shares top 5 things you can do to lose fat in 3 months: Skip breakfast, start morning with…
Looking for weight loss tips that can help you shred fat and achieve a leaner physique? Thomas Ibidapo,…
Novel PET scan quickly predicts functional recovery after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are…
New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Nutritionist Says ‘High-Protein’ Labels Are Just ‘Another Health Halo’
A nutritionist has described the trend of high-protein food labels as “another health halo.” Consumers are increasingly prioritizing…