New 3D eye model reveals causes of steroid-related glaucoma
The eye, like most organs, has an intricate plumbing system. Pressure builds when drainage is impaired, and this…
Estrogen supports kidney regeneration and protects women from chronic disease
A new study in mice provides insights into why females in their reproductive years appear to be relatively…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
Generative AI creates life-saving antibiotics from scratch
What if generative AI could design life-saving antibiotics, not just art and text? In a new Cell Biomaterials…
PEPITEM shows promise in treating osteoporosis by enhancing bone health
Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., have identified bioactive peptide sequences in PEPITEM molecule, and demonstrated the…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Nanostructures boost CRISPR delivery for genetic medicine
With the power to rewrite the genetic code underlying countless diseases, CRISPR holds immense promise to revolutionize medicine.…
Researchers discover a direct pathway for macrophage cleanup
Macrophages are part of the immune system’s frontline; they attack and eat invaders to protect surrounding cells. They,…
Genomic clues uncover early origins of multiple myeloma
A new study maps out the timeline of DNA damage for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood…
Ultra-processed foods affect sperm quality and metabolism even without extra calories
A tightly controlled clinical trial reveals that ultra-processed foods not only drive weight gain and worsen cholesterol levels…
Discovery of mitochondrial microprotein opens path to obesity and aging therapies
Like bees breathing life into gardens, providing pollen and making flowers blossom, little cellular machines called mitochondria breathe…
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…