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Triaptosis could be a promising strategy in the fight against cancer

Cancer remains one of the most critical global public health challenges, exerting profound social, economic, and clinical burdens while limiting gains in human life expectancy.

10 Dec 2025

Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells

This study shows that vacancy-engineered MoS₂ nanoflowers drive mitochondrial biogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells by activating SIRT1–PGC-1α signaling and reducing oxidative stress. These treated cells transfer more functional mitochondria to injured recipient cells, restoring energy metabolism and redox balance in multiple in vitro models.

9 Dec 2025

Protein network locks ABCC4 transporters in place to maintain cyclic AMP signaling levels

When a cell receives a message from outside, it generates a molecule called cyclic AMP (cAMP) to relay this message. To ensure the signal reaches the correct effector without triggering pathways accidentally, cAMP levels must be maintained around their point of origin and at the right level.

5 Dec 2025

New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival

UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells that helps explain how these tumors resist environmental stress and thrive in acidic, low-oxygen environments that would normally be toxic to healthy cells.

5 Dec 2025

Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited

A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how an important receptor can be inhibited.

5 Dec 2025

Study provides first molecular evidence that ferroptosis can drive neurodegeneration

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich and the LMU University Hospital Munich uncovered a mechanism that protects nerve cells from premature cell death, known as ferroptosis.

4 Dec 2025

Researchers capture high-resolution footage of flu viruses entering human cells

For the first time, researchers have observed live and in high resolution how influenza viruses infect living cells. This was possible thanks to a new microscopy technique, which could now help to develop antiviral therapies in a more targeted manner.

4 Dec 2025

Purdue technology explored as a potential tool to identify women at higher risk of preeclampsia

A researcher in Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering is participating in a two-year research study evaluating approaches to monitor the health of pregnant women in Africa and inform future efforts to reduce maternal mortality.

3 Dec 2025

Insect flour could boost gut health and cut environmental impact

Chitin-rich insect flours show promise as functional foods, boosting beneficial gut bacteria while addressing allergenicity and consumer trust issues.

3 Dec 2025

Cell nucleus shape plays a key role in cancer therapy outcomes

Cancer cells with a cell nucleus that is easily deformed are more sensitive to drugs that damage DNA. These are the findings of a new study by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden.

2 Dec 2025

Atelerix and Labskin partner to enable long-distance transport of advanced in vitro skin models

Atelerix, a biotech company revolutionizing cell preservation and biological transport with its pioneering hydrogel encapsulation technology, today announced an agreement with Labskin, a global leader in laboratory-grown human skin models used for research, testing and product development.

2 Dec 2025

Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death

In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together.

1 Dec 2025

Mapping SV2A drug binding offers a path to better epilepsy treatments

A multi-institute team led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center investigators established for the first time how certain drugs used to treat epilepsy affect their target.

1 Dec 2025

Triaptosis-based therapeutic innovations could offer renewed hope for cancer patients

Cancer remains one of the most critical global public health challenges, exerting profound social, economic, and clinical burdens while limiting gains in human life expectancy.

1 Dec 2025

Automated production of lung organoids could revolutionize the development of treatments

A team of scientists have developed a simple method for automated manufacturing of lung organoids which could revolutionize the development of treatments for lung disease.

1 Dec 2025

Designing better RNA delivery polymers with computational tools

A research team led by professor Olivia Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU and co-spokesperson of the Cluster for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Munich (CNATM) has developed the first integrated platform that combines molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and machine learning (ML) to identify new polymeric materials for therapeutic RNA delivery.

1 Dec 2025

Membrane News and Research

Triaptosis could be a promising strategy in the fight against cancer

Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells

Protein network locks ABCC4 transporters in place to maintain cyclic AMP signaling levels

New atomic structure reveals how NBCn1 transporter protein aids breast cancer cell survival

Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited

Study provides first molecular evidence that ferroptosis can drive neurodegeneration

Researchers capture high-resolution footage of flu viruses entering human cells

Purdue technology explored as a potential tool to identify women at higher risk of preeclampsia

Insect flour could boost gut health and cut environmental impact

Cell nucleus shape plays a key role in cancer therapy outcomes

Atelerix and Labskin partner to enable long-distance transport of advanced in vitro skin models

Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death

Mapping SV2A drug binding offers a path to better epilepsy treatments

Triaptosis-based therapeutic innovations could offer renewed hope for cancer patients

Automated production of lung organoids could revolutionize the development of treatments

Designing better RNA delivery polymers with computational tools

Discovery of smOOP RNAs reveals hidden rules of cellular phase separation

Study sheds light on how extracellular vesicles mediate intercellular communication

Tattoo ink alters immune cells and weakens some vaccine responses

Kinase inhibitors can accelerate the degradation of target proteins, study reveals

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