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New method can rapidly determine virus infectivity

A new method that can rapidly determine whether a virus is infectious or non-infectious could revolutionize the response to future pandemics.

23 Jul 2024

Beyond the anti-obesity benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs

The advantages of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medicines beyond glycemic and weight control.

23 Jul 2024

Revolutionary ATP imaging technique sheds light on kidney cell energy production

The prevalence of kidney disease has been increasing in Japan, with it now affecting one in eight adults, but developing effective treatment remains a challenge.

23 Jul 2024

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Researchers discover new target for treating diseases linked to T-cell leukemia virus type 1

A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found a new target for treating diseases associated with human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1).

22 Jul 2024

Multi-signal processing guide RNAs: A new frontier in gene regulation

Guides typically assist tourists with directions, but the experience could be greatly enhanced if they offered personalized services tailored to individual interests.

22 Jul 2024

UH research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration

Newly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth of muscles following resistance exercise.

22 Jul 2024

Study: Danger circuit relies on neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters

In the split second as you accidentally touch the hot handle of a cast iron skillet, pain and a sense of danger rush in.

22 Jul 2024

Combination of sEphB4-HSA and pembrolizumab shows promise in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive HNSCC

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 10, 2024, entitled, "Improved efficacy of pembrolizumab combined with soluble EphB4-albumin in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive head neck squamous cell carcinoma."

22 Jul 2024

USC scientists transform B cells into cancer and HIV destroyers

USC scientists have discovered a way to turn the body's B cells into tiny surveillance machines and antibody factories that can pump out specially designed antibodies to destroy cancer cells or HIV, two of medicine's most formidable foes.

22 Jul 2024

Research uncovers dengue’s surprising invasion strategies

Mosquito-borne viral infections once confined to tropical regions are spreading. Dengue virus infects up to 400 million people worldwide each year according to World Health Organization estimates, and no available treatments exist for this disease.

22 Jul 2024

Research shows the ability of proteins to predict onset of many diverse diseases

Research on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of many diverse diseases.

22 Jul 2024

New combined cell therapy for kidney transplants can help reduce donor-specific immune response

A new combined cell therapy for kidney transplants can help to reduce the donor-specific reaction against the transplanted organ without the need for maintenance triple immunosuppression.

22 Jul 2024

Combination therapy incorporating three existing drugs shows potential for treating retinal degenerations

Drug repurposing shows promise in the treatment of retinal degenerations, according to a new study by an international team of researchers, published in Nature Communications.

22 Jul 2024

Empowering human intelligence: Strategies for healthy aging and memory

People can reduce their risk of age-related dementia by exercising their brains properly instead of Googling, according to a leading Canadian academic.

22 Jul 2024

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Researchers from the United States of America investigated the potential association between different subtypes of endometriosis and the incidence of ovarian cancer.

22 Jul 2024

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Study reveals that unvaccinated individuals experience significant long-term changes in immune parameters up to ten months post-COVID-19 infection, with a shift towards a Th2 cytokine profile.

21 Jul 2024

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

Review highlights saffron's potential in preventing and treating various human diseases through its bioactive compounds. Clinical and preclinical studies confirm saffron's benefits in conditions like maculopathy, depression, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.

21 Jul 2024

Study confirms high success rates of combined chemotherapy in treating testicular cancer

A new study shows that by combining different chemotherapy drugs, testicular cancer remains highly treatable and often curable, even after first-line treatment fails.

19 Jul 2024

High mutation count in new COVID-19 variants does not increase immune evasion, study finds

New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two recent and prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to Omicron.

19 Jul 2024

Cell News and Research

New method can rapidly determine virus infectivity

Beyond the anti-obesity benefits of glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs

Revolutionary ATP imaging technique sheds light on kidney cell energy production

New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Researchers discover new target for treating diseases linked to T-cell leukemia virus type 1

Multi-signal processing guide RNAs: A new frontier in gene regulation

UH research identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration

Study: Danger circuit relies on neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters

Combination of sEphB4-HSA and pembrolizumab shows promise in HPV-negative EphrinB2 positive HNSCC

USC scientists transform B cells into cancer and HIV destroyers

Research uncovers dengue’s surprising invasion strategies

Research shows the ability of proteins to predict onset of many diverse diseases

New combined cell therapy for kidney transplants can help reduce donor-specific immune response

Combination therapy incorporating three existing drugs shows potential for treating retinal degenerations

Empowering human intelligence: Strategies for healthy aging and memory

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Saffron: A golden remedy for modern health challenges

Study confirms high success rates of combined chemotherapy in treating testicular cancer

High mutation count in new COVID-19 variants does not increase immune evasion, study finds

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