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Study reveals hidden inactive form of p38a protein

p38a protein, a key enzyme in the regulation of various cellular functions, plays a crucial role in some diseases, including cancer, chronic inflammation, and neurodegenerative conditions.

19 Dec 2023

From Neanderthals to now: Tracing the evolution of human sleep cycles

Researchers examined the differences in circadian biology between the ancestors of modern humans and the archaic hominins such as Denisovans and Neanderthals and the contribution of archaic introgression in human chronotypes by using genomes to trace chronotype evolution from archaic hominins to modern-day humans.

19 Dec 2023

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

Amidst a backdrop of industry-wide hurdles like inflation, talent scarcities, and stringent regulatory landscapes, Nona Biosciences is showing great promise as an emerging global leader in biotechnology.

From Nona BioSciences 19 Dec 2023

Mice with humanized immune systems test new cancer therapeutic approach that blindfolds immune cells to the body’s self-recognition system

Researchers investigated the anticancer effects of drugs targeting human tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) in vivo. In humanized murine models, they tested the effectiveness of an antibody to human signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPα) for cancer immunotherapy.

19 Dec 2023

When a quick telehealth visit yields multiple surprises beyond a big bill

In September 2022, Elyse Greenblatt of Queens returned home from a trip to Rwanda with a rather unwelcome-back gift: persistent congestion.

19 Dec 2023

Festive food and health benefits: Newcastle University experts examine Christmas dinner staples

In less than a week's time, families around the country will be sitting down to tuck into their traditional Christmas dinner.

18 Dec 2023

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

Study reveals that cinnamon extract significantly inhibits adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, offering potential benefits against obesity by reducing fat production and enhancing lipolysis in both cell models and mice.

18 Dec 2023

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

Researchers examining the data on opioids for pain caused by cancer have found surprisingly large gaps in evidence regarding the true benefits of these medicines for cancer pain.

18 Dec 2023

T-cells step up to offer protection against COVID-19 in B-cell deficient patients

B cell deficiency is a common condition that can result either from immunosuppressant drugs used to treat autoimmune disease or certain cancers - such as rituximab (RTX) - or from natural immune deficiency.

18 Dec 2023

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

In a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, two "forever chemicals" spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms.

18 Dec 2023

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

A study conducted by pre-PhD researcher Pablo S. Valera and recently published in PNAS demonstrates the potential of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to explore metabolites secreted by cancer cells in cancer research.

18 Dec 2023

HPV infections increase prostate cancer risk by 2.3 times, study finds

Study investigates the association between HPV infections and prostate cancer, revealing that HPV patients have a 2.3-fold increased risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those without HPV.

18 Dec 2023

New study casts doubt on effectiveness of opioids for cancer pain

The world's largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.

18 Dec 2023

Scientists identify genetic and epigenetic culprits behind bilateral Wilms tumor

Children with bilateral Wilms tumor have a tumor in each of their kidneys - a condition that strongly suggests an underlying genetic or epigenetic predisposition driving the disease.

18 Dec 2023

Scientists crack the code for targeting cancer's 'death star' protein

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute near Cambridge, UK, have comprehensively identified the allosteric control sites found in the protein KRAS.

18 Dec 2023

Single-cell RNA sequencing generates comprehensive atlas of zebrafish development

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have published an atlas of zebrafish development, detailing the gene expression programs that are activated within nearly every cell type during the first five days of development, a period in which embryos mature from a single cell into distinct cell types.

18 Dec 2023

Study demonstrates benefits of lung nodule program in expanding access to early diagnosis

Adopting a lung nodule program (LNP) may increase the detection of early lung cancer for patients who are not eligible for lung cancer screening under existing age eligibility criteria, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

18 Dec 2023