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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.

Eating more beans leads to weight loss and better nutrition

Adults who consume beans show higher intake of essential nutrients, better diet quality, and improved weight outcomes, highlighting the health benefits of beans.

8 Oct 2024

Study reveals how morphogens and cell adhesion create sharp tissue boundaries

Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, demonstrate how morphogens combined with cell adhesion can generate tissue domains with a sharp boundary in an in vitro model system.

8 Oct 2024

New insights into how DAPK3 regulates the migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the subtype of breast cancer that is the hardest to treat. TNBC patients account for more than 20,000 cases of this condition annually in the U.S. alone.

8 Oct 2024

New triple-targeting pharmacological tool developed for cancer treatment

A study led by researchers of the Institute of Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona (IBUB) has developed a new pharmacological tool capable of simultaneously administering three oligonucleotide-based drugs, each acting against a different therapeutic target within the cell.

8 Oct 2024

Replicating Lewy body formation in living neurons to understand Parkinson's disease

Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson's disease (PD) and other related neurological conditions. Understanding why and how they develop is critical to developing better treatments.

8 Oct 2024

Electro-acupuncture shows promise in obesity management

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has found evidence that electro-acupuncture - a form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment - could be used to manage obesity.

8 Oct 2024

Negative impacts of ultra-processed foods pronounced in certain groups

Researchers assesses how lifestyle factors affect the association between health-related quality of life and consumption of ultra-processed food.

8 Oct 2024

Researchers discover effective treatment strategy for lethal glioblastoma

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal brain tumor, with a median survival rate of merely 12-16 months after diagnosis. Despite surgical, radiation and chemotherapy treatments, the two-year survival rate for GBM patients is less than 10%.

7 Oct 2024

Understanding behavioral changes in early dementia

When most people think of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, they probably think of memory loss first.

7 Oct 2024

New insights into immune mechanisms that prevent cancer metastasis

Metastatic disease - when cancer spreads from the primary tumor to other parts of the body - is the cause of most cancer deaths.

7 Oct 2024

When CDK12/13 stalls, healthy prostate cells take a malignant turn

CDK12 is established as a tumor suppressor in prostate cancer, with its loss driving aggressive disease and creating vulnerabilities for targeted therapies.

7 Oct 2024

New cell therapy offers effective treatment for patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A new cell therapy, targeting CD7 on leukaemia cells, gives a potentially effective treatment for patients with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) who have exhausted all standard treatment options.

7 Oct 2024

Researchers identify key mechanism behind atherosclerosis in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

A team of researchers from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas Margarita Salas (CIB-CSIC), and the Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC) has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease in patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), an ultra-rare genetic disorder that accelerates the aging process.

7 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover secret to regulating the body's internal clock

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, have discovered the secret to regulating our internal clock.

7 Oct 2024

New deep-learning framework identifies non-addictive pain relief options

An estimated one in five Americans live with chronic pain and current treatment options leave much to be desired.

7 Oct 2024

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Research uncovers the critical role of carnitine transporters in maintaining fertility by regulating energy metabolism and protecting reproductive cells from oxidative stress. It suggests new pathways for treating infertility through carnitine supplementation and targeted therapies.

6 Oct 2024

Researchers reveal mechanisms of how CDK12 alterations drive prostate cancer development

When researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center first identified a new subtype of aggressive prostate cancer, they knew they needed to understand how this genetic alteration was driving cancer and how to target it with treatment.

4 Oct 2024

New drug could extend the lives of breast cancer patients

LMU researchers have successfully tested a new drug which can significantly extend the lives of breast cancer patients.

4 Oct 2024

Breakthrough blood test improves early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer

An experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer more effectively than other available tests, reports a new study published in Cancer Letters.

4 Oct 2024

Greater bean and pulse intake linked to improved nutrient intake and diet quality in American adults

New research showing the association between greater bean and pulse consumption and improved shortfall nutrient intakes and a higher diet quality in American adults will be presented during the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2024 in Minneapolis, MN.

4 Oct 2024