New mouse models reveal mechanisms of RP59 retinal degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa retinal degeneration is caused by a family of hereditary mutations in nearly 100 genes that slowly…
Visualizing lipid transport inside living cells with fluorescence microscopy
To the point: New technique to image single lipids: Lipids are notoriously difficult to detect with light microscopy.…
BindCraft reimagines protein binder discovery through structural prediction
Physical interactions between proteins influence anything from cell signaling and growth to immune responses, so the ability to…
Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as…
Disrupting protein quality control slows tumor growth in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma
A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on August 29, 2025, titled “In vivo manipulation of the…
Signaling mechanisms driving olfactory neurogenesis in zebrafish
Cellular differentiation of stem cells into specialized cells requires many steps, including division, to create more cells; fate…
Cellular purging process may help injured cells revert to stem cell-like state more rapidly
When injured, cells have well-regulated responses to promote healing. These include a long-studied self-destruction process that cleans up…
Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries
Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury…
Certain dietary fats found to trigger hard-to-treat asthma in children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that certain lipids, or fats, in obesity-causing foods also cause…
New method uncovers how extracellular vesicles impact immune response in cancer
Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue…
Novel monoclonal antibodies show promise in preventing severe mpox disease
A team from the Microbiology Department at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has discovered three…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…