Light-controlled molecular switch wakes lung cancer cells for treatment
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a molecular switch that is controlled by light. It wakes lung cancer…
Longevity Diet: Simple Swaps to Live Longer and Save Money
Pump up the veggies, beans, and nuts, and pare down the meat, just a little bit. That appears…
Novel metal-free prodrug suppresses cancer spread in preclinical models
A carefully designed metal-free carbon monoxide prodrug may help prevent some of the deadliest forms of cancer from…
Gut microbiome may determine bone loss severity in primary hyperparathyroidism
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While some…
Renowned physician‑scientist to lead Houston Methodist’s cell and gene therapy research
Malcolm Brenner, an internationally recognized physician‑scientist renowned for his leadership in cell and gene therapy, has been tapped to lead…
Cellular process discovery may lead to new cancer treatments
A molecular geneticist at Montana State University has discovered a cellular process once believed impossible by scientists –…
Study identifies immune pathway driving long-term concussion damage
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) – even mild concussions – may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that…
New gel coating delivers anti-inflammatory antibodies directly to the esophagus
There are few treatment options available for people with disorders of the esophagus. Delivering drugs directly to this…
Interspecies blastocyst complementation generates generates rat-derived kidneys in mice
Kidney transplantation remains the most effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease, yet a severe shortage of donor organs…
Collagen exists as liquid droplets inside living cells, study reveals
Collagen, the protein that builds skin, bones, tendons and organs, exists inside cells as a liquid-like droplet rather…
Circadian clock protein BMAL1 enhances inflammatory responses in immune cells
Daily life is shaped by the solar day, influencing when we wake up, eat, work, and sleep. Inside…
A hidden immune pathway may help explain why Alzheimer’s inflammation persists
A newly identified epigenetic pathway reveals how overactive microglia may sustain brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s, suggesting KAT7 as…