Scientists uncover unexpected cancer target on tumor cell surfaces
For five decades, scientists have known about a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC. But they always assumed it…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Simplified nanoparticles “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a simplified version of biodegradable nanoparticles that can “educate” the…
Dual-positive hybrid cells linked to shorter survival in advanced breast cancer
An enigmatic type of circulating tumor cell called a dual-positive (DP) cell is associated with shorter survival time…
New catalog identifies dozens of plasma membrane repair proteins
In the evolutionary history of life, the ability of a cell to separate its inner world from the…
Boron-assisted reactions overcome solubility barriers in protein synthesis
Chemists from ETH Zurich have found a way to produce poorly soluble proteins by caging a uniquely reactive…
Targeting IGF2BP2 improves anti-angiogenic therapy effectiveness in colorectal cancer
A recent study published in Engineering has shed light on a novel therapeutic target for improving anti-angiogenic treatment…
FOXJ1 gene may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy in advanced prostate cancer
A gene called FOXJ1 may drive resistance to taxane chemotherapy during treatment for advanced prostate cancer, according to…
Mapping the evolution of AI in organelle segmentation
In organelle imaging, segmentation aims to accurately delineate pixels or voxels corresponding to target organelles from background, noise,…
“Bugs Delivering Drugs” – Researchers Publish New Approach To Colorectal Cancer Treatment Using Common Food-Borne Bacteria
Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier…
Enzyme helps maintain retinal progenitor cells during eye development
The retina is a thin layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye that detects light…
Scientists simulate complete life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell
By simulating the life cycle of a minimal bacterial cell – from DNA replication to protein translation to…