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Scientists Develop EvoCAST for Efficient and Accurate Gene Insertion

Ask scientists what gene editing tool is most needed to advance gene therapy, and they'd probably describe a system that's now close to realization in the labs of Samuel Sternberg at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and David Liu at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

16 May 2025

How RNA-Binding Proteins and Circular RNAs Shape Tumor Biology

The interaction between RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) has emerged as a key area of interest in understanding cancer biology.

13 May 2025

Single DNA Mutation Dysregulates Key Tumor-Suppressing Pathways in Blood Cancer

Australian researchers have discovered that a single mutation in the DNA sequence for a methylation enzyme dysregulates key tumor-suppressing pathways, opening up new avenues for blood cancer treatment.

30 Apr 2025

USC Engineers Develop EchoBack CAR T-Cells for Cancer Treatment

Imagine a super-charged immune cell that can launch a focused attack on stubborn solid tumors - a smart fighter that destroys cancer cells for days without tiring.

3 Apr 2025

AI Model Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant.

3 Apr 2025

Novel Protein Analysis Technique Offers Fresh Insights into Immune System Disorders

A study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University has revealed a novel mechanism by which proteins can be modified within cells. This finding may have significant implications for the understanding of immune system functionality.

1 Apr 2025

Rethinking Cancer: Moving Beyond Genetic Mutations to a Holistic View

It's time for researchers to reconsider the current paradigm of cancer as a genetic disease, argued Sui Huang from the Institute for Systems Biology, USA, and colleagues in a new essay published March 18th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology.

19 Mar 2025

AI Revolutionizes Cell Analysis for Personalized Cancer Treatment

A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-driven neural network has been developed to swiftly analyze and interpret millions of cells from patient samples, enabling predictions of molecular alterations within tissues.

19 Mar 2025

RNA Splicing Errors May Hold the Key to Beating Gliomas Using Immunotherapy

Identifying splicing-related neoantigens in gliomas opens new avenues for immunotherapy, enhancing treatment strategies for this challenging brain tumor.

26 Feb 2025

Breakthrough mRNA Technology Paves the Way for Precision Medicine

Imagine a breakthrough in cancer treatment where only malignant cells are targeted, sparing healthy host cells; or patients with abnormal protein synthesis are treated to produce a healthy protein.

20 Feb 2025

New Approach to Cancer Treatment Through Nutrient Deprivation

Scientists had previously ignored the cooperative method by which cancer cells obtain nutrients from their surroundings, but it may be a promising target for cancer treatment.

20 Feb 2025

Mitochondrial Transfer Uncovered as Key Player in Cancer Immune Evasion

The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

12 Feb 2025

CRISPR-Engineered Fat Cells Show Promise in Preclinical Cancer Models

Cancer is rarely discussed in the same breath as liposuction or plastic surgery.

5 Feb 2025

Researchers Uncover CAR Molecule Transfer Mechanism

Engineered immune cells known as CAR-T cells are utilized in cancer treatment. Researchers at Uppsala University have recently identified that CAR molecules can be transferred from CAR-T cells to other T cells within the tumor microenvironment.

4 Feb 2025

New Microscopy Technique Reveals Cancer's Metabolic Secrets

Understanding how tumors alter their metabolism to evade treatments is an increasingly important area of cancer research.

4 Feb 2025

Researchers Develop Method to Visualize Nanocarriers at Single-Cell Level

How can we ensure that life-saving drugs or genetic therapies reach their intended target cells without causing harmful side effects? Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and Technical University Munich (TUM) have taken an important step to answer this question.

16 Jan 2025

Fiber Digestion Alters Gene Function with Potential Anti-Cancer Effects

Fiber is well known to be an important part of a healthy diet, yet less than 10% of Americans eat the minimum recommended amount.

10 Jan 2025

New Mechanism Revealed for Immune Response to DNA Damage

A research team from the University of California, Irvine has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells when their DNA is damaged.

7 Jan 2025

New Treatment Targets Tumor Microenvironment to Fight Breast Cancer

"Build your enemy a golden bridge to retreat across" is a piece of advice offered by Sun Tzu in his ancient military treatise, The Art of War. It turns out that cancerous growths adopt this strategy in their battle against the immune system.

24 Dec 2024

Digital Twin Technology Reverses Colon Cancer in Study by KAIST Researchers

Despite the development of numerous cancer treatment technologies, the common goal of current cancer therapies is to eliminate cancer cells. This approach, however, faces fundamental limitations, including cancer cells developing resistance and returning, as well as severe side effects from the destruction of healthy cells.

24 Dec 2024