Purdue researchers discover new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer
A Purdue University team led by Kyle Cottrell has discovered a new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer. “Triple-negative breast…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
New copper-based drug shows promise against antibiotic-resistant MRSA
A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is developing a drug that…
Facial wound secrets revealed for scarless repair
Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery…
MIT researchers map dynamic fuzzy coat surrounding tau protein fibrils
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils…
Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis
Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis – a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of…
Key protein in the tuberculosis bacterium helps protect itself from foreign DNA
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), with collaborators from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), have…
Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…
Small molecule discovery could open the door to new class of treatments for hard-to-treat cancers
Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a small molecule that can inhibit a cancer-driving protein…
Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited
A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how…