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Actin Affects the Spread of Cancer in Several Ways

Jan. 24, 2023 — The transport of molecules along the cell’s skeleton plays a role in cancer metastasis, researchers …

How Regulatory T Cells Halt Aberrant, Self-Reactive T Cells

Jan. 24, 2023 — New research findings show in detail how self-reactive T cells — white blood cells dubbed Teffs that mistakenly attack healthy instead of infected cells, thereby causing an autoimmune or an …

New DNA Biosensor Could Unlock Powerful, Low-Cost Clinical Diagnostics

Jan. 24, 2023 — By flagging disease-associated DNA biomarkers, medical professionals can make early diagnoses and provide personalized treatments, but the typical screening methods can be laborious, expensive or …

Traffic Pollution Impairs Brain Function

Jan. 24, 2023 — A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The study was the first to show in a controlled experiment using functional …

Altered Speech May Be the First Sign of Parkinson’s Disease

Jan. 24, 2023 — Researchers attempted to identify early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease using voice data. In their study, the researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and assess speech signals, …

Camera-Trap Study Provides Photographic Evidence of Pumas’ Ecological Impact

Jan. 24, 2023 — A camera-trap study of two ecosystems — one with pumas and one without — adds to scientists’ understanding of the many ways apex predators influence the abundance, diversity and habits of …

How Cells Prevent Harmful Extra DNA Copies

Jan. 24, 2023 — A protein that prepares DNA for replication also prevents the replication process from running out of control, according to a new study. The work solves a mystery that has long puzzled …

When Chronic Stress Activates These Neurons, Behavioral Problems Like Loss of Pleasure, Depression Result

Jan. 24, 2023 — It’s clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even …

Genome Editing Procedures Optimized

Jan. 24, 2023 — Scientists succeed in boosting the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 and related methods and modifying initially inaccessible DNA sequences. They fine-tuned these tools to enable effective genetic screening …

Co-Creating Health for Humanity: New Trends in Pharmaceutical Interorganizational Deals

Jan. 24, 2023 — Discovering new drugs has become increasingly rare for independent large pharmaceutical companies in recent times. Almost 60% of new drugs are discovered through mergers and acquisitions and drug …

Researchers Circumvent Radiation Resistance in Subtype of Brain Tumors

Jan. 24, 2023 — Researchers have uncovered a gene that is overexpressed in mutated IDH1. Studies in human cells and a novel mouse model both show that this gene, called ZMYND8, plays a critical role in the radiation …

New Mosquito Repellents That Work Better Than DEET

Jan. 24, 2023 — In the age-old battle against mosquitoes, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report that they …

New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots

Jan. 23, 2023 — Researchers have developed a new tool and technique that uses ‘vortex ultrasound’ — a sort of ultrasonic tornado — to break down blood clots in the brain. The new approach worked more …

Targeted Test for Antibiotic Resistance in Clinical Enterobacter Species

Jan. 23, 2023 — Bacteria of the genus Enterobacter are among the most dangerous bacteria associated with hospital infections worldwide. Some of their representatives are highly resistant to commonly used …

Hypertension Drug Could Be Repurposed to Delay Aging, Animal Study Suggests

Jan. 23, 2023 — Researchers have found that the drug rilmenidine can extend lifespan and slow …

Agriculture Linked to Changes in Age-Independent Mortality in North America

Jan. 23, 2023 — The transition to agriculture from hunting and gathering in pre-colonial North America led to changes in age-independent mortality, or mortality caused by factors that are not associated with age, …

Our Memory for Objects Might Be Better Than We Think

Jan. 23, 2023 — The next time you’re struggling to remember exactly where you left your keys, parked your car or put down your glasses, don’t necessarily give up on your memory completely. Previous …

Sweet Salvation — How a Sugar Cane Pathogen Is Gearing Up a New Era of Antibiotic Discovery

Jan. 23, 2023 — A potent plant toxin with a unique way of killing harmful bacteria has emerged as one of the strongest new antibiotic candidates in …

Structural Insights Reveal How SPOP Protein Contributes to Cancer

Jan. 23, 2023 — Scientists have captured the 3D structure of SPOP, revealing how mutations in previously unappreciated regions fuel …

Using a Seaweed Sugar to Trigger Immune Responses That Suppress Melanomas

Jan. 23, 2023 — Researchers have identified a relatively natural way to increase the numbers and antitumor activities of TILs. A team demonstrates how L-fucose, a nontoxic dietary plant sugar that is enriched in red …