Scalable synthetic biology revolutionizes targeted therapy with logic-gate proteins
Targeted drug delivery is a powerful and promising area of medicine. Therapies that pinpoint the exact areas of…
Here’s Exactly How Much Protein to Eat If You’re on a GLP-1
What if you’re vegan or plant-based? It’s trickier to hit that 75-plus grams of protein recommendation, but with…
Research uncovers ASPL’s critical role in stress granule life cycle
Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP…
Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead
A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by “playing dead,” according to microbiologists…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
UCSF team uncovers breakthrough immunotherapy for colon cancer liver metastases
Advanced colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in young American men and the second highest…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
Supplements Kris Jenner’s Doctor Takes Daily for Muscle, Bone Health
Dr. Jason Snibbe doesn’t take a laundry list of buzzy supplements each morning — he swears by three…
Reelin protein may help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression
What if a protein could be injected to help heal both “leaky gut” and severe depression? New research from…
DNA nanosprings enable precise detection of KIF1A mutations in nerve cells
Cells all require the transport of materials to maintain their function. In nerve cells, a tiny motor made…
Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury
Taste is one of our most vital senses, shaping appetite, nutrition, and quality of life. Yet taste buds…
Simple tools increase pediatrician compliance with early peanut allergy prevention guidelines
A few easy-to-implement tools – a training video, electronic health record prompts and handouts for families – greatly…