Reading the Masterminds of the Human Body
Stem cells anchor the development of human organs and other structures, and, in some cases, can also perform repairs. The intensive interest in these developmental masterminds relates directly to their ability, under the right...
Powerful bioactives found in overlooked Amazonian fruits
New research reveals how five little-known Amazonian fruits pack a powerful punch against oxidative stress and harmful microbes, unlocking their promise for future health and biotech breakthroughs. Study: Lacmellea oblongata and Other Undervalued Amazonian Fruits as...
Common Respiratory Viral Infections Awaken Dormant Breast Cancer Cells in Lungs
Researchers at the University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz Medical Campus, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC), and Utrecht University have found what they suggest is the first direct evidence that common respiratory infections, including...
Early Gene Therapy Provides Lasting HIV Protection in Newborn Primates
Despite decades of progress, pediatric HIV continues to pose devastating challenges in regions with limited access to care. Globally, more than 100,000 children are infected with HIV each year—primarily through vertical transmission from mother...
New RNA therapy reverses symptoms of progeria in mouse models
Children who develop deep wrinkles, stunted growth, and rapidly aging bones and blood vessels as early as 1 to 2 years of age may be suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare and...
Microcone-enhanced microfluidic device captures circulating tumor cells efficiently
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) refer to cancer cells that have broken off from a primary tumor. These tumor cells can travel through the blood in the circulatory system and lodge themselves in other organs...
Exonate plans ‘CLEAR-DE’ Phase IIb clinical trial of lead candidate EXN407 for diabetic eye...
Exonate Ltd., a biotechnology company developing novel, non-invasive, small-molecule therapeutics for patients with retinal vascular diseases, today announced plans to initiate a Phase IIb clinical trial for its lead candidate EXN407. The CLEAR-DE (Clinical...
Female body odor variations can shape male behavior and emotions
Researchers at the University of Tokyo explored how female body odor can influence behaviors in men. They found certain scent compounds in female body odor increased during ovulation and can subtly influence how men...
Study maps RNA shape-shifting mechanisms in human and bacterial cells
Apart from carrying the information to encode proteins in, RNA molecules can adopt intricate 2D and 3D structures. Specifically, the same RNA molecule can switch between ON and OFF structures, modulating the ability of...
Antimicrobial Resistance Strategies May Be Informed by Bacteria’s Kiwa Phage Defense System
Researchers at the University of Southampton have used advanced imaging techniques to uncover how bacteria use a mechanism called Kiwa to defend themselves against phage viruses. Phages are seen as a potentially promising alternatives...
