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Yeast proteins show promise as natural emulsifiers in daily products

Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics.

16 Dec 2024

A new era of targeted therapy with antibody–drug conjugates

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From Sino Biological Inc. 16 Dec 2024

Flavonoid kaempferol could offer natural relief for food allergies

Allergic diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies have been increasing in frequency over the last few years.

16 Dec 2024

Study reveals tumor and immune cell interactions in craniopharyngiomas

Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary.

16 Dec 2024

New discovery reveals twisting action of molecular motors in the DNA

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes.

16 Dec 2024

How AI is advancing mammographic density-based breast cancer risk prediction

Innovative AI techniques are uncovering mammographic features that enhance breast cancer risk prediction, crucial for effective screening and risk mitigation.

16 Dec 2024

Study reveals evidence of 22 viruses in human semen post-infection

This study uncovers the persistence of 22 viruses in human semen, emphasizing the need for updated public health strategies and insights into fertility impacts.

16 Dec 2024

Global study reveals shifting trends in ovarian cancer incidence by subtype and region

Study analyzed global patterns and trends in ovarian cancer incidence from 1988 to 2017, highlighting variations by histological subtypes and regions. It revealed significant geographic disparities, with higher rates in regions with very high HDIs and emphasized the need for targeted prevention and surveillance strategies.

15 Dec 2024

Research sheds light on how hypoxia affects T cell function in cancer

Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic resistance that renders tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs, ineffective.

14 Dec 2024

Dietary adjustments may help control prostate cancer in men undergoing active surveillance

A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer without immediate intervention.

14 Dec 2024

Promising combination therapy could improve liver cancer outcomes

Dan G. Duda, DMD, PhD, of the Edwin L. Steele Laboratories for Tumor Biology and Department of Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the corresponding author of a paper published in Cancer Immunology Research, "Combination CXCR4 and PD1 Blockade Enhances Intratumoral Dendritic Cell Activation and Immune Responses Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma."

14 Dec 2024

Researchers use innovative approach to uncover hidden bioactive compounds in bacteria

In contrast to humans, bacteria have the remarkable ability to exchange genetic material with each other.

14 Dec 2024

Gene variant in Andean populations could help predict blood cancer treatment outcomes

Two researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have discovered a gene variant found in high-altitude Andean populations that they believe could be a new biomarker for predicting the severity of diseases and treatment responses for certain types of blood cancer.

14 Dec 2024

Study unveils key mechanism behind prostate cancer's uncontrolled growth

Prostate cancer hijacks the normal prostate's growth regulation program to release the brakes and grow freely, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

14 Dec 2024

Targeted gene therapy shuts down cancer cells' energy centers

Researchers are shining a light on cancer cells' energy centers – literally – to damage these power sources and trigger widespread cancer cell death.

14 Dec 2024

TTUHSC researcher to uncover mechanisms that regulate gene expression in Alzheimer's disease

More than six million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia marked by accumulation of amyloid-β within the brain. Amyloid-β is a relatively small protein that forms toxic plaques in the brain contributing to the harmful effects of Alzheimer's disease.

14 Dec 2024

CNIC team develops a comprehensive set of genetic tools and mouse lines

A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has developed a comprehensive set of innovative genetic tools and mouse lines, called iFlpMosaics, designed to enhance the study of gene function and its implications in health and disease.

14 Dec 2024