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Depleting TM6SF2 in the Gut Worsens Liver Fat Buildup, Study Finds

A new study finds that gut-specific TM6SF2 depletion exacerbates liver fat accumulation and dysbiosis in mice on high-fat diets, highlighting its importance in gut-liver metabolic regulation.

12 May 2025

Flowers Evolve Stench by Repurposing Detox Genes

Some plants lure pollinators not with sweet fragrances, but with the rank stench of decay. In a new study, researchers show how plants pull this off.

10 May 2025

Novel Molecule Inducing Ferroptosis for Metastatic Cancer Therapy

Scientists from Institut Curie, the CNRS, and Inserm have just created a novel class of molecules capable of destroying cancer cells that are resistant to current treatments and cause recurrence.

8 May 2025

Emerson’s Automation Platform Drives Data Mobility Across Life Sciences Value Chain

Emerson, an industrial technology leader delivering advanced automation solutions, is empowering manufacturers with seamless data mobility across a new suite of life sciences software in the DeltaV™ Automation Platform.

8 May 2025

New Ultraspeed Method for Bacterial Disease Diagnosis

Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Imperial College London have created a novel method for identifying bacteria with remarkable speed, significantly reducing the waiting time from several days to just a few minutes.

7 May 2025

Study Reveals T Cell Plasticity as a Key Driver of Systemic Autoimmunity

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have shown in a new study how activity of "good" microbes in the gut is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and, potentially, other autoimmune diseases.

5 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

New Genetic Discoveries Offer Hope for Osteoarthritis Treatments

Researchers have uncovered multiple new genes and genetic pathways that could lead to repurposing hundreds of existing drugs for osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

29 Apr 2025

Johns Hopkins Team Identifies Distinct Subtypes of Senescent Skin Cells

Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have existed in the human body as a seeming paradox, causing inflammation and promoting diseases while also helping the immune system to heal wounds.

29 Apr 2025

New Drug Combo Shows Promise Against Aggressive Leukemia in Landmark Study

A novel drug combination targeting LSD1 and GSK3 shows promise in treating acute myeloid leukemia by promoting cell differentiation and reducing tumor growth.

28 Apr 2025

Dangerous Synthetic Opioids and Animal Sedatives Not Approved for Human Use Have Been Found in Australia's Wastewater

University of South Australia scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia’s wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health authorities.

28 Apr 2025

AnalytiChem Introduces Redipor® Ready-to-Use Culture Media Brand Globally

AnalytiChem, manufacturer of specialized laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, has introduced Redipor® ready-to-use culture media as an AnalytiChem branded product line globally.

28 Apr 2025

Unraveling the Role of Long Noncoding RNAs in the Tumor Microenvironment

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and dynamic network consisting of tumor cells, immune cells, stromal cells, extracellular matrix (ECM), cytokines, and growth factors, all interacting to influence tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis.

25 Apr 2025

The Entropy of DNA Methylation States can Estimate Chronological Age

Recent findings link DNA methylation entropy to chronological age, offering insights into epigenetic changes that could inform age-related disease treatments.

24 Apr 2025

Likarda Paper Highlights Hydrogel Encapsulation with CSS Can Overcome Major Obstacle of Liver Cell Therapies

Likarda, a leading biotech company specializing in the development of enabling technologies for the delivery of both cell therapies and large molecule biologics, announced a new peer-reviewed publication that demonstrates a promising improvement in the effort to develop liver cell-based therapies for patients with chronic liver disease.

23 Apr 2025