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Apoptosis is programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Using oncolytic viruses (OVs) in combination with nanomaterials as a novel approach to cancer treatment.

22 Nov 2023

Promising new cancer therapy appears to be extremely potent against tuberculosis

A promising new cancer therapy also appears extremely potent against one of the world's most devastating infectious diseases: tuberculosis (TB).

16 Nov 2023

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Study shows curcumin enhances antiretroviral delivery and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in HIV, offering potential improvements in treating HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.

16 Nov 2023

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

Fatty liver diseases (FLD) have become a significant health concern worldwide, affecting millions. The two most common types of FLD are non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic-associated liver disease (ALD). NAFLD is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, while ALD is caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

7 Nov 2023

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Researchers report that osteoarthritis is caused by the loss of Gremlin 1 (Grem1)-lineage chondrogenic progenitor cells.

3 Nov 2023

How to optimize nuclei extraction & counting for single cell sequencing

In this interview, News Medical talks to DeNovix about the best way to prepare nuclei samples before single cell sequencing workflows and optimize nuclei extraction.

From DeNovix Inc. 1 Nov 2023

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

The study reveals that introducing progerin, a protein associated with accelerated aging, into cellular models of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) can hasten the development of AD-related traits. This innovative approach offers a more efficient method for studying AD mechanisms, potentially accelerating the discovery of new treatments.

31 Oct 2023

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

In a mouse study designed to explore the impact of marijuana's major psychoactive compound, THC, on teenage brains, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found changes to the structure of microglia, which are specialized brain immune cells, that may worsen a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.

25 Oct 2023

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 19, 2023, entitled, "Apoptotic cells may drive cell death in hair follicles during their regression cycle."

24 Oct 2023

Study highlights role of circadian clock component BMAL1 on molecular phenotype of senescent cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 19, entitled, "BMAL1 modulates senescence programming via AP-1."

16 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers unveil a significant link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the importance of considering normal prostate tissues over benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as controls for more accurate conclusions.

8 Oct 2023

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

The role of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease.

4 Oct 2023

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Researchers reviewed existing data on the neurodegenerative effects of astrocyte-derived lipocalin-2 (LCN-2).

4 Oct 2023

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

The pharmacological effects of the components of Lycium ruthenicum Murray fruits.

29 Sep 2023

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Researchers find that a mushroom-derived product, GLSF, shows promise in reducing lung toxicity and tumor development induced by tobacco smoke carcinogens in mice. The study opens the door for future clinical trials, potentially offering a natural preventive measure against lung cancer.

26 Sep 2023

Apoptosis News and Research

Combined application of therapeutic viruses and nanomaterials to revolutionize cancer therapy

Promising new cancer therapy appears to be extremely potent against tuberculosis

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

How to optimize nuclei extraction & counting for single cell sequencing

Speeding up Alzheimer's research: Progerin turbocharges cellular models for quicker drug screening

Marijuana's psychoactive compound may alter brain wiring in adolescents

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

Study highlights role of circadian clock component BMAL1 on molecular phenotype of senescent cells

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

What are the pharmacological properties of black goji berries?

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Key player in ovarian cancer may have implications for PCOS

CPRIT awards $2 million to SMU to recruit cancer biology researcher Annika Wylie

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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