New nanoparticle system boosts scalable production of therapeutic exosomes
Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China have developed a streamlined process that makes it easier to…
Study revises the understanding of neutrophil dynamics during respiratory viral infection
Neutrophil infiltration is a hallmark of pulmonary inflammation during respiratory viral infections, yet the origin of these cells…
Scientists turn red blood cells into long-lasting drug and imaging carriers in mice
A new preclinical study shows that red blood cells can be tagged in vivo and used as long-lasting…
AI-driven OCT imaging system enables precise wound healing assessment
No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies…
Scientists identify new target to slow Huntington’s disease progression
Huntington’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that slowly robs people of movement, memory and personality. It is…
A healthier thymus predicts longer life and lower cancer and heart disease risk in adults
A long-overlooked immune organ may hold critical clues to longevity, with new imaging evidence linking thymic health to…
Study finds GLP-1 medicines cut fat while preserving muscle function
A new study in mice and humans suggests GLP-1 medicines drive weight loss primarily by reducing fat, while…
Protein targeted by cancer drugs may help the body fight influenza
A protein already targeted by FDA-approved cancer drugs may also help the body fight influenza, according to new…
New nanoparticle therapy overcomes T cell exhaustion in solid tumors
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) that could one…
Newly identified protein regulates lysosome positioning and cellular metabolism
Lysosomes are the control centers for the metabolism of cells and tissues, including the brain. They break down…
Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects
The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever…
AlphaFold Database expands with millions of predicted protein complexes
A new collaboration between EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Google DeepMind, NVIDIA, and Seoul National University has made…