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Prostate cancer cells evade ferroptosis by accumulating lipid droplets

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on June 25, 2025, titled "Hypoxia induced lipid droplet accumulation promotes resistance to ferroptosis in prostate cancer."

14 Jul 2025

Dual targeting of lipid kinases offers hope against emerging viruses

Lipid kinases are enzymes that play a critical role in both cell signalling and membrane trafficking by phosphorylating lipid molecules in the body.

14 Jul 2025

Scientists discover how two distinct genes guide regeneration of sensory cells in zebrafish

While humans can regularly replace certain cells, like those in our blood and gut, we cannot naturally regrow most other parts of the body. For example, when the tiny sensory hair cells in our inner ears are damaged, the result is often permanent hearing loss, deafness, or balance problems.

14 Jul 2025

Blood test detects early signs of Alzheimer’s in middle age

A Finnish population study shows that signs related to Alzheimer's disease may already be found in the brain in middle age.

14 Jul 2025

Viome and Scripps Research join forces to develop at-home RNA test for colon cancer prevention

Viome Life Sciences, the leader in AI-powered, RNA-based diagnostics and precision nutrition and Scripps Research, the leader in accelerating the impact of fundamental research on human health, today announced a strategic partnership to develop and clinically validate the first at-home RNA test designed to detect precancerous colon polyps, enabling early prevention of colorectal cancer.

14 Jul 2025

New blood test predicts multiple sclerosis years before symptoms

A research team at the Medical University of Vienna has developed a blood test that allows the identification of individuals at risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) with a high degree of certainty years before the onset of symptoms.

14 Jul 2025

New immunotherapy targets leukemia at its root

Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have identified a signaling loop involved in the growth and persistence of leukemia cells – and developed a novel immunotherapy that can disrupt that loop to boost immune function and improve survival.

14 Jul 2025

EAGLE model predicts key lung cancer mutations from routine biopsy

With EAGLE, lung cancer biopsy analysis is expedited, accurately predicting EGFR mutations and streamlining the diagnostic process for better patient outcomes.

14 Jul 2025

Study reveals the psychological reasons for comfort eating

This study explores how expectations influence comfort food consumption, revealing insights into the psychological factors driving eating behaviors.

14 Jul 2025

Dynamic mapping exposes hidden dynamics of gut microbiome

This study reveals how gut microbiome interactions influence E. coli colonization, using Dynamic Covariance Mapping to analyze community dynamics and stability.

14 Jul 2025

New guideline recommends proper preconception care for women with diabetes

A joint guideline released today from the Endocrine Society and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) recommends women with diabetes receive proper preconception care and access to emerging diabetes technology and therapeutics to manage their blood sugar before, during and after pregnancy.

13 Jul 2025

How five months in Tibet changed the heart and lungs of Beijing workers

Long-term exposure to very high altitude significantly reduces cardiopulmonary function in healthy adults from lowland regions, as shown by declines in aerobic capacity and efficiency after five months in Lhasa, China.

13 Jul 2025

Cheese and milk in Italy show alarming levels of microplastic contamination

Researchers found microplastics in nearly all Italian supermarket milk, fresh cheese, and ripened cheese samples, with ripened cheese containing the highest levels. The study highlights how dairy processing and packaging steps increase microplastic contamination in common foods.

13 Jul 2025

Is fruit juice good or bad for diabetes? New research reveals a genetic twist

Japanese adults with a high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes who consumed 100% fruit juice at least once per week had significantly lower odds of developing the disease. The inverse association was not seen in people with low or moderate genetic risk, highlighting gene-diet interactions.

13 Jul 2025

Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns

Children, adolescents, and unborn babies exposed to high levels of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face increased risks of impaired brain development, cognitive deficits, and long-term mental health challenges. The review underscores how UPF-driven changes in reward pathways, nutrient deficits, inflammation, and the gut–brain axis can have lasting impacts across generations.

13 Jul 2025

Tirzepatide reduces obesity-associated breast cancer growth in mouse model

The anti-obesity medication tirzepatide, marketed as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, reduced obesity-associated breast cancer growth in a mouse model, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.

12 Jul 2025

Study reveals dopamine sends precise signals rather than broad brainwide messages

A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has upended decades of neuroscience dogma, revealing that dopamine, a neurotransmitter critical for movement, motivation, learning and mood, communicates in the brain with extraordinary precision, not broad diffusion as previously believed.

12 Jul 2025

Mapping how major organs communicate during physiological stress in humans

How major organs work together to manage extreme physiological stresses such as lack of oxygen and sleep has been mapped for the first time by researchers from UCL and the University of Portsmouth.

12 Jul 2025

Oral health function linked to markers of lifestyle-related diseases in older adults

The term 'oral health' refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked with our well-being and quality of life.

12 Jul 2025

Pathogenic mechanisms of Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer and emerging therapies

In recent years, the regulatory role of the gut microbiota in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing attention. Among the key microbial contributors, Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) has been identified as a critical pathogenic factor in CRC.

12 Jul 2025