Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research…
Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose…
Researchers uncover how HIV-1 uses RNA:DNA hybrids to integrate into the genome
Researchers at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at Heidelberg University Hospital have decoded a previously unknown…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Compact bNIRS technology could become a diagnostic toolkit for dementia
Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans…
Fatty acids circulating in the blood predict bone mineral density from childhood to adolescence
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…
Compounds show significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase
Three of the compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, a key enzyme in carbohydrate digestion. The findings…
Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer’s
From chestnut to manuka, honey varieties demonstrate neuroprotective power in lab studies against Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists stress…
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…
Yale researchers uncover new RNA editing tools for safer genetic surgery
The ability to correct disease-causing genetic mistakes using genome editors holds great promise in medicine, but it is…
Polβ enzyme found to protect developing brain from harmful DNA mutations
A research group led by The University of Osaka has discovered that the DNA repair enzyme Polβ plays…