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Study uncovers key enzyme link between obesity and atrial fibrillation

A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation - a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide - presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago report.

4 Sep 2024

Magnetic nanoparticles enhance safe thawing of cryopreserved tissues

Every day, people die waiting for an organ transplant. Time is at a premium, not just for those awaiting organs, but also for the organs themselves, which can deteriorate rapidly during transportation.

4 Sep 2024

Allen Institute and NYSCF launch collaboration to create inclusive cellular models

Today, the Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) announced a pioneering collaboration to address this critical issue, combining two cutting-edge technologies to create more inclusive cellular models for studying disease.

4 Sep 2024

Evaluating underwater endoscopic mucosal resection for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignancies arising from the neuroendocrine cell system.

4 Sep 2024

Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia

Researchers report that body mass index values in Asians population may predict the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

4 Sep 2024

Scientists uncover shared gene expression patterns in aging and psychiatric disorders

Researchers reveal how aging and psychiatric disorders converge at the cellular level in the orbitofrontal cortex, identifying key gene expression changes that could lead to new therapies.

4 Sep 2024

CDK4/6 inhibitors show promise for pediatric high-grade glioma treatment

CDK4/6 inhibitors, which are already FDA approved for the treatment of other forms of cancer, show early signs of promise in the treatment of a subtype of pediatric high-grade glioma, according to new research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Institute of Cancer Research in London.

3 Sep 2024

Discovery of cellular process could impact the understanding of cancer and aging

Researchers at UC Merced used fruit flies to uncover a cellular process common to many organisms that could dramatically impact the understanding of cancer and aging.

3 Sep 2024

PQBP3 protein found to play key role in aging and brain disorders

In a recent study published online on August 5 2024 in The EMBO Journal, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan have uncovered a crucial piece of this puzzle by focusing on the role of a single nucleolar protein.

3 Sep 2024

Delayed antiviral treatment still beneficial for immunocompromised COVID-19 patients

Starting antiviral treatment as late as 14 days after infection with SARS-CoV-2 may still be beneficial in hosts with compromised immune systems, who are at greatest risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University's Institute for Biomedical Sciences.

3 Sep 2024

Newly discovered antibody can neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.

3 Sep 2024

RNA Therapeutics Core launches at Mass General Brigham to boost circular RNA research

The Mass General Brigham Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI) today announced it has launched the RNA Therapeutics Core, a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art facility and resource to advance the use of RNA technologies within and beyond the Mass General Brigham research ecosystem.

3 Sep 2024

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a rare systemic disease that afflicts an estimated 200,000 people in the US, more often people who are Black and more women than men, particularly when it causes chronic skin disease.

3 Sep 2024

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Scientific evidence supports garlic's antihypertensive effects, detailing the mechanisms of action and key compounds that contribute to cardiovascular benefits.

3 Sep 2024

Researchers develop stable compound for targeted alpha therapy in prostate cancer

Compounds containing astatine-211 (211At) can be used in targeted radiotherapies for prostate cancer, but deastatination in the body remains a significant hurdle.

3 Sep 2024

Extraordinary cell division mechanism discovered in common dental plaque bacteria

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in distinct, structured communities called biofilms.

2 Sep 2024

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Researchers reveal that clonal hematopoiesis (CH) significantly increases the risk of developing femoral atherosclerosis, suggesting a unidirectional relationship independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

2 Sep 2024

Alternative splicing may influence gene expression more than protein diversity

Alternative splicing is a genetic process where different segments of genes are removed, and the remaining pieces are joined together during transcription to messenger RNA (mRNA).

2 Sep 2024

Breakthrough in blood stem cell development offers hope for leukemia and bone marrow failure

Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalized treatments for children with leukemia and bone marrow failure disorders.

2 Sep 2024

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

Recent research highlights the role of diet in cancer prevention, emphasizing Mediterranean and plant-based diets while noting risks associated with red meat.

2 Sep 2024

B Cell News and Research

Study uncovers key enzyme link between obesity and atrial fibrillation

Magnetic nanoparticles enhance safe thawing of cryopreserved tissues

Allen Institute and NYSCF launch collaboration to create inclusive cellular models

Evaluating underwater endoscopic mucosal resection for gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors

Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia

Scientists uncover shared gene expression patterns in aging and psychiatric disorders

CDK4/6 inhibitors show promise for pediatric high-grade glioma treatment

Discovery of cellular process could impact the understanding of cancer and aging

PQBP3 protein found to play key role in aging and brain disorders

Delayed antiviral treatment still beneficial for immunocompromised COVID-19 patients

Newly discovered antibody can neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2

RNA Therapeutics Core launches at Mass General Brigham to boost circular RNA research

Penn research uncovers key biomarker for diagnosing sarcoidosis

Garlic’s antioxidant and nitric oxide boosting effects may help lower blood pressure

Researchers develop stable compound for targeted alpha therapy in prostate cancer

Extraordinary cell division mechanism discovered in common dental plaque bacteria

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Alternative splicing may influence gene expression more than protein diversity

Breakthrough in blood stem cell development offers hope for leukemia and bone marrow failure

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

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