Researchers discover how cell membrane composition drives cancer proliferation
Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell…
Researchers use tiny glass capillaries to sample living cancer cell parts
A new analytical method could improve how cancer treatments are designed – by allowing scientists to track, for…
New compounds reduce inflammation without weakening immune defense
Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation while leaving the…
Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
Tumor microenvironment drives resistance to ferroptosis in pancreatic cancer
Tumors driven by cancer-driving KRAS mutations are often susceptible to ferroptosis, a type of cell death that can…
New dual drugs eliminate tumors when combined with immunotherapy
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have developed a set of…
Small molecule may block protein buildup in neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have identified a promising small…
Natural peptide in sweat may help block flu infection before symptoms start
A naturally produced peptide found in sweat, saliva, tears, and the nasopharynx may help stop influenza before it…
The molecular mechanism that turns cool temps into nerve signals
When you reach into a bucket of ice, open your front door on a snowy day, or feel…
Passion fruit molecule may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease progression
Four years ago, a research group at the University of Oslo made what would turn out to be…
Optibrium introduces graphical interface for QuanSA to enhance ligand-based affinity predictions
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for molecular design, today announced a new QuanSA™ plugin…
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…