Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of researchers at CeMM and MedUni Vienna led
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Understanding the biomarkers and mechanisms associated with anti-NMDAR encephalitis
Encephalitis is a potentially life-threatening condition that involves inflammation of the brain. While some cases of encephalitis are caused by a bacterial or viral infection
Uncovering the nuclear PIPn-p53 signalosome in cancer cell migration
In this review, the authors present recent findings that uncover a previously unappreciated nuclear signaling hub: the PIPn-p53 signalosome.
Aging brains lose key proteins despite intact genetic blueprints
An international research team involving the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, the Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa, and Stanford University
Excessive screen time raises heart disease risk: Study
Children who spend too much time in front of screens, whether phones or TVs, have an increased risk of heart and metabolic disease, according to
The meditation app revolution is here, and it’s backed by science
Do you have a meditation app on your smartphone, computer or wearable device? Well, you’re not alone. There are now thousands of meditation apps available
Music helps young children recognize emotions from an early age
Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via a live performance or movie soundtrack, making it an effective medium for understanding how
Early clinical trial supports MASL as a targeted oral cancer treatment
Rowan University and Sentrimed, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing safer, orally dosed oncology therapies, today announced results from a National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lithium deficiency emerges as a hidden driver of Alzheimer’s
What is the earliest spark that ignites the memory-robbing march of Alzheimer’s disease? Why do some people with Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain never go
UCLA researchers decode the muscle mechanics behind blinking
A blink of an eye seems natural and instantaneous, but is it? Without a functioning eyelid, the eye can become dry, irritated and eventually lose
New insights into how MYOD controls muscle repair and regeneration
For more than 30 years, scientists have studied how the myogenic determination gene number 1 (MYOD) protein binds DNA to modify the gene expression of
All-atom models reveal novel protein misfolding mechanism
New computer simulations that model every atom of a protein as it folds into its final three-dimensional form support the existence of a recently identified
Balancing copper antimicrobials to combat antibiotic resistance
Copper has emerged as an ally in the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Copper sulfate liquids, for example, have been used since the 1700s to control
How early immune challenges influence oral and systemic health in children
Once viewed only as infectious invaders, bacteria are now understood to play an important role in overall health.