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Blood protein test helps spot hidden cancers in patients with vague symptoms

Blood protein test helps spot hidden cancers in patients with vague symptoms

Plasma protein profiling offers a promising tool for cancer risk stratification in patients with non-specific symptoms, potentially reducing diagnostic delays.

28 Jan 2026

Protein Translation Enzyme Governs Macrophage Maturation and Tissue Homeostasis

Protein Translation Enzyme Governs Macrophage Maturation and Tissue Homeostasis

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that an enzyme involved in protein translation is essential for circulating immune cells, called monocytes, to mature into tissue-resident macrophages, a specialized population of immune cells that maintain organ health by clearing dead cells and debris.

24 Jan 2026

DHPS Enzyme Deficiency Impairs Macrophage Development and Tissue Repair

DHPS Enzyme Deficiency Impairs Macrophage Development and Tissue Repair

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that an enzyme involved in protein translation is essential for circulating immune cells, called monocytes, to mature into tissue-resident macrophages, a specialized population of immune cells that maintain organ health by clearing dead cells and debris.

22 Jan 2026

New Method Enables Direct Freezing of iPS Cells in Culture Dishes

New Method Enables Direct Freezing of iPS Cells in Culture Dishes

With a Kobe University-developed procedure, induced pluripotent stem cells can now be frozen directly in their dishes without losing their viability or undifferentiated state after thawing.

19 Dec 2025

Long Non-Coding RNA Found to Directly Control Cell Size

Long Non-Coding RNA Found to Directly Control Cell Size

What keeps our cells the right size? Scientists have long puzzled over this fundamental question, since cells that are too large or too small are linked to many diseases.

18 Dec 2025

FSH: A Promising Biomarker For Endometrioid Ovarian Cancer?

FSH: A Promising Biomarker For Endometrioid Ovarian Cancer?

Research reveals FSHB and FSH as key biomarkers for endometrioid ovarian cancer, offering insights into early detection and potential drug repurposing.

4 Sep 2025

Human-Derived 3D Skin Model May Replace Animals In Wound Studies

Human-Derived 3D Skin Model May Replace Animals In Wound Studies

Engineered 3D skin model successfully simulates early wound healing, offering insights into inflammatory responses and potential therapeutic applications.

3 Sep 2025

Missing Microexons Disrupt Synapse-Related Proteins in Pediatric Glioma

Missing Microexons Disrupt Synapse-Related Proteins in Pediatric Glioma

A new study, led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA that are missing in pediatric high-grade glioma tumors but not in normal brain tissues.

19 Aug 2025

New Protein Superfamily Redefines Bacterial Interactions

New Protein Superfamily Redefines Bacterial Interactions

A newly identified bacterial protein, PopA, reveals complex interactions in bacteria, challenging existing models of membrane protein formation.

9 Jul 2025

Scientists Discover Unique Bacterial Protein That Traps Membrane Lipids

Scientists Discover Unique Bacterial Protein That Traps Membrane Lipids

Scientists have identified a new type of protein in bacteria that could change our understanding of how these organisms interact with their environments.

8 Jul 2025

Study Links Cell Surface Receptor Pairing to Proper Embryonic Body Shape

Study Links Cell Surface Receptor Pairing to Proper Embryonic Body Shape

During animal development, cells divide and arrange themselves in a coordinated way, eventually forming the embryo.

4 Jul 2025

New Clues Reveal How Multicellularity Evolved in Early Animals

New Clues Reveal How Multicellularity Evolved in Early Animals

Animals, from worms and sponges to jellyfish and whales, contain anywhere from a few thousand to tens of trillions of nearly genetically identical cells.

2 Jul 2025

Cell Adhesion Mechanisms Behind Endometriosis Spread

Cell Adhesion Mechanisms Behind Endometriosis Spread

The study uncovers how ovarian ECM tropism influences endometriotic cell adhesion, paving the way for novel strategies to combat endometriosis effectively.

2 Jul 2025

Fruit Fly Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Behind Collective Cell Migration

Fruit Fly Study Uncovers Key Mechanisms Behind Collective Cell Migration

Researchers uncover how Plexin A and Semaphorin 1b regulate collective cell migration in fruit fly testes, offering insights into organ development, cancer metastasis, and tissue engineering.

26 Jun 2025

Peptide Metabolites: A New Frontier in Antiviral Therapies

Peptide Metabolites: A New Frontier in Antiviral Therapies

Interest in antiviral treatments has grown significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective peptide treatments made from natural substances are in high demand right now due to the increased attention being paid to peptide-based drugs like Wegovy.

27 May 2025

3D Printing Collagen Scaffolds with Perfusable Systems for Tissue Engineering

3D Printing Collagen Scaffolds with Perfusable Systems for Tissue Engineering

Scientists have developed high-resolution 3D-printed collagen scaffolds with internal perfusion systems, enabling complex, vascularized tissue models that support cell viability, growth, and insulin secretion

6 May 2025

Can Cells Hear? Study Finds Sound Alters Gene Activity and Blocks Fat Cell Development

Can Cells Hear? Study Finds Sound Alters Gene Activity and Blocks Fat Cell Development

Acoustic stimulation affects cell development and gene activity, revealing potential applications in biotechnology and obesity control through sound waves.

24 Apr 2025

Study Reveals Direct Impact of Sound on Cellular Activity

Study Reveals Direct Impact of Sound on Cellular Activity

The intense feeling one gets from powerful sounds, like a jet engine at takeoff or booming concert speakers, is not just in the head and ears – the cells might be sensing it too.

17 Apr 2025

Researchers Develop Cellulose-Based 3D Scaffolds That Mimic Natural Tissue Architecture

Researchers Develop Cellulose-Based 3D Scaffolds That Mimic Natural Tissue Architecture

This research outlines a protocol for nano-fibrillated cellulose scaffolds, crucial for tissue engineering, emphasizing mechanical stability and cell viability.

9 Apr 2025

Dscamb Protein Ensures Proper Spacing in Zebrafish Cone Cells

Dscamb Protein Ensures Proper Spacing in Zebrafish Cone Cells

In vertebrate retinas, specialized photoreceptors responsible for color vision (cone cells) arrange themselves in patterns known as the "cone mosaic".

26 Mar 2025

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