Cell proliferation gene plays a distinct role in cells that no longer proliferate
In a tale of identities as divergent as “The Prince and the Pauper,” a well-known cancer-causing gene also…
Occult hepatitis B mutations drive liver cancer growth via Akt mTOR pathway
Occult hepatitis B virus (OBI) infection presents a significant global health challenge, notoriously flying under the radar of…
New BRAF protein conformation opens avenues for cancer treatment
Several types of cancer are triggered by mutations in a protein called BRAF. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer…
Kyoto University identifies a key regulator of insulin production
A hallmark of Type 2 diabetes is the progressive loss of beta cell mass: cells in the pancreas…
Glucose acts as a metabolic signal for myelin development
Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) have uncovered a surprising…
The heart’s constant beating suppresses tumor growth in cardiac tissues
The heart’s constant beating may actively suppress tumor growth in cardiac tissues, a new study reports. This is…
APC-deficient cancer cells rely on single enzyme for survival
A newly published study reports that APC-deficient cancer cells may depend on a single metabolic enzyme for survival,…
CFHR1 could be a new diagnostic marker for IgA nephropathy
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing immune complexes (IgA-ICs)…
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division. In…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver,…
Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells’ protein building machinery
The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in…
Researchers develop a novel approach to monitor CD8⁺ T cell activity over time
The ability of immune cells-particularly CD8+ T cells-to launch a rapid burst of proliferation inside tumors is key…