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Unveiling the epigenetic impact of prenatal amphetamine exposure using C. elegans models

Amphetamine is a psychostimulant that has been used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions. However, it is a highly abused drug.

30 May 2024

Exercise-induced exerkines: Secret weapon in disease prevention and therapy

A recent review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy highlights the role of exercise-induced molecules, exerkines, in disease prevention and treatment, emphasizing their molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential.

29 May 2024

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

NSCLC is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, with EGFR mutations being a common feature in these cancers.

28 May 2024

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a research team led by Prof. PAN Wen from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with research teams led by Prof. ZHU Shu and Prof. SONG Xinyang, demonstrated the causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) in colitis.

23 May 2024

Study links gut microbiome modulation to changes in social behavior

Taking pro- and prebiotics could make people more sensitive to fairness, even at the cost of earning less money, according to a study.

15 May 2024

Enhancing the ability of natural killer cells to combat hematologic malignancies

A new study reveals a groundbreaking approach to immunotherapy, demonstrating that blocking the interaction between the CD300A receptor and phosphatidylserine (PS) significantly enhances the ability of human natural killer (NK) cells to lyse hematologic malignancies (HMs).

9 May 2024

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Study shows that disruptions in the gut microbiota of male mice can negatively affect offspring health, leading to growth issues and increased mortality. However, restoring the father's microbiota before conception may prevent these problems.

2 May 2024

Aspirin shows no benefit in preventing breast cancer recurrence, study finds

Whether aspirin decreases the risk of invasive cancer events among survivors of breast cancer.

2 May 2024

Insilico Medicine's AI-driven approach yields promising PTPN2/N1 inhibitor for cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, cancer immunotherapy, exemplified by PD-1 and its ligand PD-L1 blockade, has made remarkable advances.

13 Apr 2024

Rare variants in the YKT6 gene cause new neurological disorder, study finds

A recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characterized by developmental delays along with severe progressive liver disease and a potential risk for liver cancer.

1 Apr 2024

Focusing on oncogenic driver mutations and resistance mechanisms in the treatment of NSCLC

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved understanding of driver mutations of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has led to more biomarker-directed treatment for patients with advanced stages.

26 Mar 2024

Scientists uncover four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma

A collaboration between scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute uncovered four proteins that govern the identity of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an aggressive form of cancer.

22 Mar 2024

Schisanhenol suppresses cytokine storm and acute lung injury in mice

Cytokine storm (CS) is an acute systemic inflammatory response with limited effective interventions up to now.

6 Mar 2024

Mapping the brain: How cell types and location influence Parkinson’s disease

A single-cell spatial transcriptome analysis on murine brain expression in age and disease using a Parkinson's disease.

27 Feb 2024

Croatian sea fennel may contain a treasure trove of preservative and anti-aging metabolites

A study in Foods journal finds that Croatian sea fennel's essential oils and hydrolats exhibit significant anti-aging potential, differing chemically and functionally from French sea fennel, suggesting unique cosmetic applications.

26 Feb 2024

Natural killer cells lead the charge in cancer treatment innovation

Review synthesizes research on NK cells' role in cancer immunity and their potential in therapeutics through bioengineering, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and cell engagers, highlighting ongoing preclinical and clinical trials.

22 Feb 2024

Hope for relapsed myeloma: Preclinical and clinical evidence for ruxolitinib's efficacy

A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 5, 2024, entitled, "Preclinical and clinical evaluation of the Janus Kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib in multiple myeloma."

8 Feb 2024

Combination treatments reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib

Combination treatments with two or more blood pressure drugs can significantly reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib, according to a new study published in Blood Advances.

5 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

Next-gen BTK degrader could help overcome treatment resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations has identified a next-generation BTK degrader that could help overcome treatment resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and related blood cancers.

1 Feb 2024