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Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

A study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a new relationship between cancer cells and the immune system, and shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a normally helpful immune pathway.

23 Aug 2023

New insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of SLC29A3 disorders

In humans, the SLC29A3 gene regulates the function of lysosomes to control waste recycling in cells such as macrophages (that engulf and destroy foreign bodies).

22 Aug 2023

RARα receptor plays unexpected role in T cell activation

According to new research in the journal Immunity, T cells have a nuclear receptor doing something very odd - but very important - to help them fight pathogens and destroy cancer cells.

18 Aug 2023

Scientists discover potential cause of genetic mutations linked to Huntington's disease

Scientists have discovered an additional potential cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington's disease (HD).

18 Aug 2023

How conversion between different types of cell death contributes to disease

Researchers elucidate the role of cell death in the pathogenesis of different diseases.

10 Aug 2023

Recent advances in the understanding of the role and mechanism of CCAR2 in cancer

Researchers described the dual role of cell cycle and apoptosis regulator 2 (CCAR2) in cancer progression as a tumor suppressor and promoter.

4 Aug 2023

TTUHSC researcher receives $1.76 million grant to investigate new pancreatic cancer treatment

With a survival rate in the single digits, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is highly lethal. In fact, by the time PDAC is clinically diagnosed, it is already considered incurable via surgery or other means in up to 90% of patients.

2 Aug 2023

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

The toxic effects of aerosol exposure from electronic cigarettes (ECs) and cigarette smoke (CS) on mice.

2 Aug 2023

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

The discovery of insulin has saved the lives of millions of people with diabetes worldwide, but little is known about the first step of insulin synthesis.

25 Jul 2023

Hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules mislocated in ALS nerve cells

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have shown that hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules are found in the wrong place in nerve cells affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

21 Jul 2023

Study reveals molecular mechanisms of H. pylori-induced gastric carcinogenesis

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are commonly associated with abdominal pain, bloating, and acidity. Clinical evidence suggests that infection with H. pylori cagA+ strains dramatically increases the risk of developing gastric cancer.

18 Jul 2023

Study finds link between DHX9 gene mutations and neurodevelopmental disorders

A group of 20 patients with undiagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders ranging from severe to mild has now received a genetic diagnosis thanks to an international team of researchers at the GREGoR Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the German Mouse Clinic and collaborating institutions.

18 Jul 2023

New method can track the complete activity of proteins in living cells

The genetic plans within our DNA come to functional fruition through proteins, which underlie our bodies' structure and activity.

29 Jun 2023

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study describes the use of engineered commensal bacteria to increase antitumor immunity.

23 Jun 2023

Plant based compound peruvoside may be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses

Peruvoside, a plant-based compound that is commonly used to treat heart failure, has been discovered to be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses, all originating from different virus families.

22 Jun 2023

A framework of the recombination pathway for coronaviruses

Researchers explored the different aspects of the coronavirus recombination pathway.

16 Jun 2023

Study reveals intricate pathway that dictates the cell’s ability to be resilient and plastic

Researchers have long thought that once a cell starts down its path of differentiation, growing into a skin cell or a liver cell or a neuron, that path could not be changed.

7 Jun 2023

New folate-targeting magnetic microrobot system shows great potential in cancer treatment

The limited ability of microrobots to assist drugs in entering cells hinders their therapeutic efficacy. To address this, the cancer-targeting molecule folic acid (FA) was introduced to microrobots to promote drug uptake by cancer cells via receptor-ligand-mediated endocytosis.

6 Jun 2023

Study sheds light on metabolic enzymes and processes essential for DNA damage repair

In crisis, the nucleus calls antioxidant enzymes to the rescue. The nucleus being metabolically active is a profound paradigm shift with implications for cancer research.

1 Jun 2023

Artificial intelligence in sperm selection for assisted reproduction

Researchers summarize available evidence on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in sperm selection.

29 May 2023