Mitochondrial gene RTN4IP1 drives triple-negative breast cancer metastasis
Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. It is characterized by the absence…
PRDM16 regulates the balance between proliferation and maturation in human cardiomyocytes
Understanding how heart muscle cells stop dividing and acquire the characteristics needed to sustain lifelong cardiac function remains…
Nerve-tumor interactions emerge as a transformative frontier in oncology
A new review article highlights a rapidly emerging frontier in oncology: the dynamic and influential relationship between nerves…
Chinese researchers map epigenetic control of congenital heart defects
The findings have direct implications for clinical practice and future research. For genetic screening, the study provides a…
Occult hepatitis B mutations drive liver cancer growth via Akt mTOR pathway
Occult hepatitis B virus (OBI) infection presents a significant global health challenge, notoriously flying under the radar of…
New drug candidate treats severe fatty liver disease by improving gut health
Researchers discovered that a potential drug developed at Michigan Medicine treats severe fatty liver disease by improving gut health,…
Evolutionary noncoding RNAs reveal new targets for cancer therapy
In cancer research, one person’s junk is increasingly becoming another person’s treasure. Scientists have now uncovered new evidence…
Genetic research links KDF1 mutation to impaired dental epithelial organization
Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting teeth from wear, temperature changes, and decay.…
Researchers identify molecular pathway that delays diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes and a major cause of…
Surface acids found crucial for bacterial shape and growth
Researchers have discovered how acids on the surface of bacteria give these microscopic organisms their characteristic “rod” shape-by…
Time in nature may improve disadvantaged children’s mental health
Growing up in disadvantaged communities can take a toll on children, with greater stress leading to mental health…
Kyoto University identifies key regulator of insulin production
A hallmark of Type 2 diabetes is the progressive loss of beta cell mass: cells in the pancreas…