AI predicts cell responses to drugs and genetic changes
Controlling the state of a cell in a desired direction is one of the central challenges in life…
Ganoderma lucidum protects against liver damage from high-fat diets
Background and objectives A long-term high-fat diet (HFD) exerts lipotoxic effects on multiple organs, particularly the liver, leading…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
Fatty acids found to be a primary driver of triple-negative tumor growth
A team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has found that triple-negative breast…
Blood test shows promise for faster ALS diagnosis
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis…
UC Irvine develops human-like colon model for precision medicine
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to…
Low-dose steroids show promise for treating severe kidney inflammation
Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Astrocytes revealed as key players in stabilizing long-term emotional memories
Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun…
New stem cell-based strategy could enhance neuronal regeneration and neuroplasticity
The brain’s mechanisms for repairing injuries caused by trauma or degenerative diseases are not yet known in detail.…
Study explores how losing the Y chromosome fuels bladder cancer aggressiveness
University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers will study the potential effects of the loss of the Y chromosome in…