High-intensity exercise induces brain-protective effects that have the potential to not just slow down but possibly reverse the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s disease, a new… Read More »High-intensity exercise may reverse brain degeneration in Parkinson’s patients
Recombinant protein vaccines, exemplified by the Novavax vaccine deployed in combating COVID-19, present a plethora of advantages over traditional vaccines. Their precise manufacturability, coupled with… Read More »Novel recombinant influenza vaccine showspromise in animal studies
Glucagon, recognized primarily for its role in stimulating blood sugar production in the liver, has emerged as a pivotal player in maintaining kidney health, according… Read More »Deletion of kidney glucagon receptors induces chronic kidney disease-like symptoms in mice
Successful immunotherapy for cancer involves activating a person’s own T cells to identify telltale proteins called antigens on the surface of a tumor and attack… Read More »Prosaposin protein could be key to enhancing cancer immunotherapy, study finds
Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have built and demonstrated the potential efficacy of a new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell-based immunotherapy… Read More »TYRP1-directed CAR T-cell therapy demonstrates efficacy in preclinical melanoma models
A new understanding of lung cancer cells’ “memories” suggests a new strategy for improving treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers have found. Research… Read More »Targeting lung cancer cells’ “memories” to enhance KRAS inhibition therapy
A new biologic “patch” that is activated by a person’s natural motion could be the key to fixing herniated disks in people’s backs, according to… Read More »Biologic patch could revolutionize treatment for herniated disks
Globally speaking, most HIV infections in young women occur in poorer countries, where up to 25% of women may be infected with the HIV virus.… Read More »Study shows PrEP Is highly effective in reducing HIV risk in women
Our DNA is not indestructible. Throughout the course of our lives, DNA can break in response to natural and environmental factors. Thankfully, our bodies have… Read More »Scientists unravel the elusive DNA repair pathway crucial for cancer survival
The Pain Research Center at NYU College of Dentistry has achieved a significant breakthrough in the realm of pain management. Their latest research, published in… Read More »New compound outperforms gabapentin in reversing chronic pain without side effects
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has successfully developed a promising antifungal molecule through innovative modifications to… Read More »Scientists create less toxic antifungal molecule
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding a subset of common brain tumors known as meningiomas, shedding light on their genetic underpinnings. This research, recently… Read More »Genetic explanation for subset of common brain tumors discovered
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelics and their potential therapeutic benefits in treating psychiatric disorders, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).… Read More »Psychedelics show promising results for treating OCD
Recent research has shed light on the potential of ginger supplements in managing inflammation in individuals with autoimmune disorders. Published in JCI Insight, this study… Read More »Ginger supplements may help control inflammation in autoimmune diseases
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths worldwide, with a low five-year survival rate of approximately 10% for diagnosed patients. A study… Read More »NOTUM inhibition may be a potential treatment target for advanced colorectal cancer
The revelation of a previously unidentified molecular target has sparked hope for a potential breakthrough in the treatment of glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of… Read More »New designer peptide shows promise in treating glioblastoma
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide, causing issues with hormones, fertility, and overall health. Treating PCOS has… Read More »Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles show promise in treating PCOS
Cancer metastasis, the process where cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, has long puzzled researchers. However, a breakthrough… Read More »Fibrinogen citrullination may be a key driver of lung cancer metastasis
Researchers from Western and Brown University have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding and potentially treating preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication affecting up to eight percent… Read More »Toxic protein found to be a major cause of preeclampsia
In Valerie Sponsel’s UTSA biology lab, rows of terracotta pots hold fragrant plants with vibrant green leaves. Just one floor above, Francis Yoshimoto is busy… Read More »Researchers study medicinal compounds in Sweet Annie