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Scientists Capture Microtubule Birth in Human Cells

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona and the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) in Madrid have captured the world's first high-resolution images of the earliest moments of microtubule formation inside human cells.

2 Feb 2024

Big Data Analysis Reveals Hidden Patterns in Human Chromosomes

IRB Barcelona researchers find 13 unique genomic patterns in unexpected patterns in mutation risks across individuals.

11 Jan 2024

Study Elucidates How Amino Acids Turn on Cell Growth Engine

Amino acids are the building blocks of life. We obtain them from the food we eat, and the body uses them to make proteins, which in turn are used for growth, development, and a multitude of other functions.

22 Dec 2023

Study Elucidates How Mutant NPM1 Protein Drives Leukemia by Activating Autophagy System

In a recent study, scientists led by Professor Stefan Müller from Goethe University's Institute of Biochemistry II investigated a specific form of blood cancer known as acute myeloid leukemia, or AML.

5 Dec 2023

Pancreatic Nerve Zaps Restore Insulin Production and Reverse Diabetes in Mice

Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels. The only cells that produce insulin are pancreatic beta cells (β-cells), and a decrease in these cells is a major cause of diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

Unraveling Stem Cell Destiny in Intestinal Organoids

Stem cells possess the remarkable ability to differentiate and replace deceased or impaired cells within the body.

27 Nov 2023

Study Identifies Risk Genes and Regulatory Variants for Colorectal Cancer by Integrating Multi-Omics Data

This study was led by Prof. Xiao-Ping Miao' team from the School of Public Health, Wuhan University, in collaboration with Prof. Shaokai Zhang from the Henan Cancer Hospital.

2 Nov 2023

Novel Activation Mechanism for First Identified Oncogene

In the late 1970s, the link between the c-Src gene and cancer was unveiled, marking the identification of the inaugural oncogene.

1 Nov 2023

Targeting eIF4A with Zotatifin: A Promising Strategy for TNBC Treatment

Enhancing treatment options for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive tumor with a grim prognosis and limited therapeutic possibilities has proven to be a formidable challenge.

31 Oct 2023

A Biocompatible Method for Making Complex Cell-Based Soft 3D Architectures

What if it was possible to heal organ damage simply by generating a new organ in the lab?

16 Oct 2023

The Factors Influencing Egg Cell Development

According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered how cytoskeletal proteins influence the growth of developing eggs in fruit flies, findings that advance the field’s understanding of how egg cells form and distinguish themselves from other sister cells.

11 Oct 2023

Study Highlights Cellular and Molecular Characteristics of Senescent Ocular Surface Cells

A new priority research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 18, entitled, "Gene expression signatures of human senescent corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells."

4 Oct 2023

Scientists Explain How Enhancer Reprogramming Promotes Tumor Cell Growth

Cancer cells can boost tumor development by hijacking enhancer DNA, which is typically utilized when tissues and organs form, according to researchers at the University of Toronto (U of T).

29 Sep 2023

Novel Matrix Supports Co-Culture of Endometrial Cells

Researchers have developed a synthetic extracellular matrix (ECM) that can facilitate the development of a miniature endometrium in a dish for at least two weeks.

14 Aug 2023

Dietary Fiber Regulates Gut Microbiota and Improves Epithelial Cell Proliferation

A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes.

25 Jul 2023

Bioprocessing Breakthrough: Xheme Non-Toxic, Multifunctional Additive Eliminates Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants, regularly reduces the yield of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics produced via bioprocessing by about 10-15%. Now, Xheme, Inc.'s Xheme Multifunctional Additive (XMA), a programmable non-toxic nanoporous microparticle, has demonstrated the ability to significantly reduce or eliminate the damage of oxidative stress in bioprocessing conditions.

25 Jul 2023