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

Investigating the impact of CircRNAs on cancer progression and drug resistance

The researcher has given an overview on the regulatory network of extracellular circRNAs in cancer and their impact on cancer drug resistance.

6 Jan 2025

Topical immunotherapy clears precancerous skin lesions and reduces cancer risk

Calcipotriol-plus–5-FU therapy activates immune pathways, offering long-lasting protection against squamous cell carcinoma by targeting precancerous lesions.

6 Jan 2025

Fruit flies steal bacterial defense to survive parasitic wasps

In the continual arms race between parasites and their hosts, innovation was thought to be the key to a successful attack or defense that one-ups the competition.

24 Dec 2024

Long-term green tea catechins prevent aging-related cardiac dysfunction

A new publication from Genes & Diseases; DOI 10.1016/j.gendis.2024.101284, discusses the effect of long-term administration of green tea catechins on aging-related cardiac diastolic dysfunction and decline of troponin I.

20 Dec 2024

Insights into LKB1's role in tumorigenesis

A new publication from Genes & Diseases; DOI 10.1016/j.gendis.2024.101402, discusses insights into targeting LKB1 in tumorigenesis.

20 Dec 2024

Novel photosensitizer Ce6-GFFY shows promise for colorectal cancer therapy

A new publication from Genes & Diseases; DOI 10.1016/j.gendis.2024.101441, discusses how Ce6-GFFY is a novel photosensitizer for colorectal cancer therapy.

20 Dec 2024

The role of phytochemicals in combating metabolic diseases

This editorial reviews the impact of phytochemicals on metabolic diseases, emphasizing their potential in reducing inflammation and improving health outcomes.

19 Dec 2024

New therapies and technologies provide hope for age-related fertility challenges

Scientists explore emerging strategies to combat reproductive aging, highlighting promising therapies and technologies to improve fertility in later life.

17 Dec 2024

Dinuclear platinum(II) complexes could offer a more targeted approach to treating prostate cancer

Prostate cancer remains a global health challenge, ranking as the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men.

16 Dec 2024

Study links intermittent fasting to slower hair growth

Intermittent fasting has proven benefits for metabolic health, but a new study shows that it could slow hair growth - at least in mice.

13 Dec 2024

Unraveling the mystery of drug-induced liver injury

DILI is broadly categorized into intrinsic and idiosyncratic types. Intrinsic hepatotoxins, such as APAP, cause dose-dependent injury, while idiosyncratic DILI involves complex immune and metabolic interactions that remain poorly understood.

13 Dec 2024

New study identifies potential target for treating diabetic cardiomyopathy

Some patients with diabetes develop a serious condition known as diabetic cardiomyopathy, which is slow and cannot be directly attributed to hypertension or other cardiovascular disorders.

12 Dec 2024

Study sheds light on Kif23's role in embryonic brain development and microcephaly

A team of researchers from Tohoku University, the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has uncovered a novel molecular mechanism through which Kif23 (a motor protein belonging to the kinesin family) plays a vital role in embryonic brain development.

5 Dec 2024