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Scientists Find Key Genetic Boundary That Dictates Immune System Failure

Not all broken genes fail in the same way: some simply stop working, while others interfere with what still works.

22 May 2026

New 3D Human Liver Model Mimics Chronic Disease For 30 Days

Researchers developed a 3D liver model that functions for a month, replicating inflammation and fibrosis, crucial for studying liver diseases and therapies.

19 May 2026

Glycan Biomarkers Enable Accurate Prediction of Biological Aging in Mice

A new study published in Engineering has established an absolute quantification strategy for immunoglobulin G (IgG) N-glycans linked to aging, providing a reliable method to assess biological age and explore anti-aging interventions.

15 May 2026

UTMB Researchers Develop AI Pipeline to Accelerate Pan-Alphavirus Vaccine Development

A team of scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), led by Nikos Vasilakis, PhD, and Peter McCaffrey, MD, has developed a new computational pipeline that could dramatically accelerate the development of vaccines against a group of mosquito-borne viruses known as alphavirus.

11 Apr 2026

CIPHER-seq Reveals RNA and Protein Activity in Immune Cells

A new single-cell technology is giving scientists their clearest view yet of immune cell behavior-capturing not just genetic intent but real-time activity.

9 Apr 2026

New Skin Atlas Reveals Cellular Diversity Across Body Sites

Mount Sinai researchers have published the first organ-wide human skin spatial atlas from across the body.

26 Mar 2026

Tirzepatide Reduces Alcohol Drinking And Relapse In Preclinical Study

Tirzepatide alters brain reward signaling and reduces alcohol intake in rodents, indicating its potential as a therapeutic option for alcohol use disorder.

4 Mar 2026

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

Gut Bacteria Use Protein Injection to Influence Human Immune System

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses.

27 Jan 2026

Engineered Human Skin Acts as a Living Biosensor for Inflammation

Implanted living skin-based biosensors offer a breakthrough in inflammation tracking, providing real-time biomarker monitoring without invasive procedures.

21 Jan 2026

Autophagy Protein ATG9A Shields the Skin from Harmful Inflammation

Researchers at VIB and Ghent University have uncovered a key mechanism that protects the skin from harmful inflammation.

21 Oct 2025

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

CD276 Antibody Strategy Offers Hope For Immune-Resistant Lung Tumors

The study highlights 8H8_SDIE's role in activating NK cells against NSCLC, offering a new strategy for patients resistant to conventional immunotherapies.

6 Aug 2025

3D-Printed MXene Scaffolds for Brain Injury Recovery

Research on MXene-ECM scaffolds reveals their potential in enhancing electrical stimulation for neural repair, crucial for addressing neurotrauma challenges.

25 Jul 2025

Animal-Free 3D Fat-Immune Cell Model to Study Inflammation

Researchers developed a human adipocyte-macrophage co-culture model in GG hydrogels to study adipose tissue inflammation and test anti-inflammatory strategies.

3 Jul 2025

Three-Dimensionally Reconstructed Kidney Glomerulus Simulates Structural and Functional Characteristics In Vitro

A 3D engineered kidney glomerulus model replicates structural and mechanical features of the glomerular filtration barrier, enabling the study of podocyte-related diseases and drug screening with improved physiological relevance.

2 Jun 2025

The Future of Chicken? Scientists Grow Whole Cuts in a Bioreactor

This research introduces a hollow fiber bioreactor for cultured chicken meat, optimizing tissue engineering with enhanced perfusion and structural integrity.

25 Apr 2025

Macrophages Use Bacterial Debris To Fine-Tune Immune Responses

Findings reveal macrophages' role in immune modulation through bacterial metabolites, paving the way for improved therapies for infections and inflammation.

6 Mar 2025

AI-designed proteins revolutionize snakebite treatment

Research highlights the potential of deep learning in creating proteins that neutralize snake venom, offering new solutions for neglected tropical diseases.

24 Jan 2025

Inflammasome Helps Block Malignancy in Blood Stem Cells

A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells from becoming malignant by removing certain receptors from their surfaces and blocking cancer gene activity, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Jan 2025