Study finds a new protein target against KRAS-driven non-small cell lung cancer
Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.…
Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Over-contracted gut muscles drive gastrointestinal symptoms in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in…
New findings show why the human intestine uniquely presents gluten to T cells
New evidence shows that human M cells act as fully fledged antigen-presenting cells, processing and presenting gluten peptides…
Study provides new insights into brain signaling during sleep and wakefulness
An international team led by the University of Michigan has introduced new methods that reveal which regions of…
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…
Retinal organoids provide a powerful tool to diagnose and study Leber congenital amaurosis
Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is an inherited retinal disease leading to severe vision impairment from early infancy, affecting…