Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death
In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study…
Study reveals ATM kinase as the key driver of replicative senescence
After a finite number of divisions, cells simply give up. As each round of replication trims their telomeres-the…
Dysfunctional mitochondria shown to initiate the onset of Parkinson’s
For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson’s disease. But…
Preclinical study shows aged garlic extract improves memory and reduces anxiety
New findings show that aged garlic extract reshapes brain pathways tied to memory and emotion, revealing a promising…
Redefining control in anaerobic microbiome workflows
In this interview, Sheela Muley, Product Manager at Molecular Devices, and Dr Sushmita Sudarshan, Application Scientist in Assay Development at Molecular Devices,…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
New imaging technique can map the blood flow of an entire organ in 4D
For the first time, a team of Inserm researchers from the Physics for Medicine Institute (Inserm/ESPCI Paris-PSL/CNRS) has…
Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults
Researchers found that daily freeze-dried strawberry intake enhanced antioxidant biomarkers, lowered inflammation, and improved fasting glucose, suggesting a…
Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health
Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is…
New insights explain the mechanics behind deep breaths and lung relief
More than half of all premature babies born before the 28th week of pregnancy develop respiratory distress syndrome…
Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival
Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful…
New combination drug therapy offers hope for treating chronic wound infections
University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting…