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Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Sheds Light on Craniopharyngioma Tumor Subtypes

Craniopharyngiomas are brain tumors that negatively impact the hormonal function of the nearby pituitary.

17 Dec 2024

Exosome-Mediated Immune Escape and Tumor Growth in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

The TIME is a dynamic network composed of cancer cells, immune cells, and stromal components. During the early stages of tumorigenesis, the TIME attempts to eliminate abnormal cells through immune surveillance.

12 Dec 2024

Cancer-Associated Gene MYC Found to Drive Muscle Growth Independently of Exercise

Researchers have long known that there is a relationship between the cancer-associated gene MYC (pronounced "Mick") and exercise adaptation.

4 Dec 2024

Understanding Gut Inflammation Through RNA Sequencing

This study creates a comprehensive atlas of gastrointestinal cell types, revealing how stem cell-derived INFLAREs drive inflammation in chronic diseases.

29 Nov 2024

Comprehensive Review of Intracellular Checkpoints in NK Cell Biology and Cancer

Natural killer (NK) cells play an important role in the innate immune response to cancer and viral infections, and their presence in tumors correlates with improved patient outcomes in a variety of cancers.

29 Nov 2024

Systemic Metabolic Adaptation Supports Tissue Regeneration in Axolotls and Fruit Flies

Regenerating tissues following injury is a demanding task most multicellular organisms master to different levels. In order to better understand the mechanisms common to many species behind tissue regeneration, researchers from the Paul Langerhans Institute Dresden and the BIOTEC (TU Dresden), decided to examine changes in systemic metabolism during regeneration.

29 Nov 2024

Single-Cell Analysis Sheds Light on Leukemia Cell Heterogeneity

Chromosomal instability plays a crucial role in the progression of cancer: it shapes the properties of tumor cells and drives the development of therapy resistance. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the Heidelberg Stem Cell Institute HI-STEM and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) used state-of-the-art single-cell analysis methods to analyze the cellular heterogeneity of a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia.

26 Nov 2024

Smart Researchers Pioneer Method to Detect Dehydration in Plants

Have you ever wondered if your plants were dry and dehydrated, or if you’re not watering them enough? Farmers and green-fingered enthusiasts alike may soon have a way to find this out in real time.

From Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology 26 Nov 2024

Unmasking the Molecular Mechanisms of Melanoma

LMU researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer.

24 Nov 2024

Scientists Use Cell Density to Control Tissue Formation

Genes aren't the sole driver instructing cells to build multicellular structures, tissues, and organs.

20 Nov 2024

Study Reveals Key Role of Viscoelasticity in Cellular Response to Mechanical Signals

A study by CNIC, published in Science Advances, offers a new approach to understanding how cells respond to mechanical signals from their environment, redefining the comprehension of the relationship between cells and their physical surroundings.

18 Nov 2024

New Insights Into Salmonella’s Ability to Manipulate the Gut Microbiota

Salmonella, a leading source of food poisoning, can enter the gut even in the presence of beneficial bacteria, according to a recent study from the University of California Davis Health.

18 Nov 2024

Magnesium-Focused Approach to Curbing Antibiotic Resistance

According to recent estimates, the number of fatal antibiotic-resistant illnesses is expected to increase significantly over the next 25 years.

18 Nov 2024

Scientists Capture Viral Infection Process Using Light Microscope

The COVID-19 pandemic led to heightened public interest in learning about viruses and how they can cause diseases.

15 Nov 2024

Caterpillar Fungus Compound Blocks Cancer Growth Signals Within 30 Minutes

Cordycepin, derived from fungi, shows promise in cancer therapy by inhibiting growth factor signaling pathways critical for cell proliferation and survival.

15 Nov 2024

CRISPR Reveals Hidden Functions of Noncoding RNA

Genes contain instructions for protein production, with the central dogma of biology stating that this information flows from DNA to RNA to proteins.

8 Nov 2024

A Novel Regulator of RNA Processing in Alzheimer's Disease

A research team from the University of Barcelona's Institute of Neurosciences described a novel molecular mechanism that modifies the process of protein synthesis and impacts RNA processing in Alzheimer's patients' brains.

21 Oct 2024

EVQ-218: A Promising Candidate for Tackling Superbugs Without Triggering Antimicrobial Resistance

As the United Nations (UN) prepares to address the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance, EVŌQ Nano is helping raise awareness through an educational infographic depicting a common trigger of antimicrobial resistance and highlighting EVQ-218's novel mechanism of action.

18 Oct 2024

Unveiling the Potential of YY1 in Blood Cell Development and Therapy

Common lymphoid progenitors, pre-pro-B cells, pro-B cells, pre-B cells, immature B cells, and finally more mature and specialized B cells are the stages in which B cells, white blood cells that produce antibodies, develop.

17 Oct 2024

New Method for Identifying Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy

The most difficult subtype of breast cancer to treat is triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Over 20,000 cases of TNBC are reported each year in the United States alone.

10 Oct 2024