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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

Scientists unveil global patterns in early-life gut microbial evolution

Scientists reveal that early-life gut microbiome development follows universal patterns, paving the way for new benchmarks in child health assessments.

15 Jan 2025

Study reveals how cigarette smoke weakens immune cells in the lungs

Cigarette smoking is widespread and deadly, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke actually causes serious respiratory illnesses is incomplete, which has severely hampered the development of effective treatments.

15 Jan 2025

PIN1 protein found to be a significant driver of bladder cancer

Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could put a lid on their growth?

15 Jan 2025

Mayo Clinic partners with Microsoft Research and Cerebras to revolutionize AI in healthcare

Mayo Clinic today unveiled separate groundbreaking collaborations with Microsoft Research and with Cerebras Systems in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), designed to personalize patient care, significantly accelerate diagnostic time and improve accuracy.

15 Jan 2025

Researchers identify a natural defense against blood vessel inflammation and atherosclerosis

Research reveals IGFBP6's role in suppressing vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, suggesting it as a novel target for cardiovascular disease therapy.

15 Jan 2025

Scientists discover how specific protein regions contribute to breast cancer

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered how specific protein regions contribute to breast cancer.

15 Jan 2025

New compounds show promise in treating retinitis pigmentosa

Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness.

15 Jan 2025

Study highlights benefits of pork consumption for older adults in South Korea

New research underscores the potential role of pork consumption in supporting dietary and muscle health in Korean older adults.

15 Jan 2025

Spear Bio secures FDA breakthrough device designation for its novel pTau 217 blood test, advancing scalable solutions for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Spear Bio Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation ultra-sensitive immunoassays, today announced that its pTau 217 blood test has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From Spear Bio 15 Jan 2025

Genetic risk factor linked to increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus' ability to invade human cells. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that spreads COVID-19.

15 Jan 2025

Pheno Therapeutics granted clinical trial authorization for lead multiple sclerosis therapeutic candidate PTD802

Pheno Therapeutics Limited., a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of neurological diseases, announced today it has received clinical trial authorization (CTA) from the UK’s MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) for its lead candidate, PTD802.

From Pheno Therapeutics 15 Jan 2025

Study reveals how bile acids impact immunotherapy in liver cancer

Immunotherapy is a modern approach to cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune system to help fight tumors.

15 Jan 2025

New gene-editing treatment extends lifespan in mice with prion disease

Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a gene-editing treatment for prion disease that extends lifespan by about 50 percent in a mouse model of the fatal neurodegenerative condition.

15 Jan 2025

Uncovering the neurobiological mechanisms of delta opioid receptor agonists

The global burden of anxiety- and depression-related disorders is on the rise. While multiple drugs have been developed to treat these conditions, current medications have several limitations, including slow action and adverse effects with long-term use. This underscores the urgent need for novel, rapidly-acting therapeutic agents with minimal side effects.

15 Jan 2025

The role of saliva in Hemophilia A coagulation

A recent study led by MedUni Vienna provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of haemophilia. The research team was able to show that saliva contains special vesicles that trigger rapid coagulation of the blood of haemophilic patients. The results, which were recently published in the renowned scientific journal Blood, contribute significantly to a better understanding of the disease.

15 Jan 2025

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

An international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases and much more.

15 Jan 2025

Gut microbes revealed as hidden drivers of aging and cellular decline

Gut microbiota-derived phenylacetylglutamine accelerates aging by driving cellular senescence through mitochondrial dysfunction and DNA damage, offering insights into therapeutic interventions for age-related decline.

14 Jan 2025

Proteomic mapping identifies biomarkers driving healthy aging and preventing chronic diseases

Scientists mapped the serum proteome longitudinally to uncover biomarkers linked to healthy aging and cardiometabolic diseases, revealing potential therapeutic targets.

14 Jan 2025

Sapio Sciences Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Chemistry, Immunogenicity, GMP and Molecular Biology

Sapio Sciences' Release 24.12 enhances lab informatics with improved GMP workflows and molecular biology features, driving efficiency and scientific discovery.

From Sapio Sciences 14 Jan 2025

Time-restricted eating paired with exercise: Small changes, big impact

Study reveals that combining time-restricted eating with exercise results in small but significant reductions in fat mass and body fat percentage while preserving fat-free mass. However, variability in outcomes and short study durations highlight the need for further research.

13 Jan 2025