Study reveals poxvirus’s unique DNA clamp for gene activation
A research team at the University of Würzburg has deciphered another aspect of poxviral gene activation. The study…
Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments
For years, rising rates of myopia – or nearsightedness – have been widely attributed to increased screen time,…
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…
Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a…
Chronic inflammation shapes cancer progression and immunotherapy response
Chronic inflammation is both a driver and suppressor of cancer depending on context. Key players-NF-κB, IL-6, STAT3, TAMs,…
Senescent astrocytes identified as key drivers of Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers from the NeuroAD group (Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s Disease) within the Department of Cell Biology, Genetics and Physiology…
Global study reveals disparities in early-onset gastric cancer
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset…
Nasal COVID vaccine boost increases IgA responses linked to variant neutralisation
A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering…
Vitamin A and thyroid hormones in the retina shape fetal vision
Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid…
Study reveals insights into how cells coordinate gene compensation response
Some genetic mutations that are expected to completely stop a gene from working surprisingly cause only mild or…
FDA-approved anti-seizure drug could help fight Alzheimer’s disease
While physicians and scientists have long known Alzheimer’s disease involves the buildup of toxic protein fragments in the…
Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…