Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research…
Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy
Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with…
Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose…
Researchers uncover how HIV-1 uses RNA:DNA hybrids to integrate into the genome
Researchers at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at Heidelberg University Hospital have decoded a previously unknown…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…