Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…
AI-driven method uncovers genetic interactions that fuel cancer progression
University of South Australia scientists have developed a powerful new way to uncover the genetic interactions that fuel…
Small molecule discovery could open the door to new class of treatments for hard-to-treat cancers
Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a small molecule that can inhibit a cancer-driving protein…
Everyday PFAS exposure alters placental function in early pregnancy
By modelling real-world PFAS mixtures found in first-trimester placentas, researchers reveal how everyday chemical exposure can subtly rewire…
Early RSV infection turns maternal allergy into a powerful driver of childhood asthma
By combining nationwide health data with elegant immunology experiments, researchers reveal how RSV infection in infancy hijacks maternal…
Older chemical libraries yield new leads for next-generation COVID-19 antivirals
SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current…
Serious side effects after CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma share a common immune root cause
Serious side effects, including neurotoxicity and intestinal inflammation, that appear weeks or months after patients receive CAR T…
Study finds no specific harms linked to hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy
Taking the sickle cell drug hydroxyurea during or shortly before pregnancy does not appear to cause specific issues…
New evidence shows hematopoietic cell transplantation offers durable relief for sickle cell disease
Patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation for sickle cell disease saw high rates of survival without disease symptoms…
Novel antibody suppresses primary tumor growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of breast cancer. It grows…
Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited
A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how…
Early pregnancy placenta models show significant effects from PFAS exposure
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 10,000 long-lasting chemical compounds that stay in the…