Clearing Out the Trash – Stem Cells’ Battle Against Aging
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that stem cells’ unique method of discarding misfolded proteins could hold the key to preserving long-term health and…
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that stem cells’ unique method of discarding misfolded proteins could hold the key to preserving long-term health and…
The world can be a hazardous place, with various dangers lurking around us such as bacteria, viruses, accidents, and injuries. Our skin acts as the…
Scientists have discovered the molecular basis for the ultrafast contraction of Spirostomum, a genus of millimeter-scale single-celled protists known for their incredibly rapid movement. Using…
Misfolded proteins pose a threat to cellular health, as they interfere with normal functions and contribute to age-associated degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and…
Scientists at UC San Diego have found a correlation between high levels of a gene product, commonly produced by various types of cancer, and a…
A research project carried out by the University of Bonn holds promise for the development of treatments for skin and gut disorders in the medium…
Neurons that form part of a memory circuit are among the first brain cells to show signs of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. MIT researchers identified…
The Mathematics of Cell Boundary “Ruggedness” Researchers have uncovered both the mathematical and biological mechanism behind the rugged structures at cell boundaries found in tissues…
A recent study in mice has found that a history of obesity resulting from a high-fat diet can induce lasting changes in innate immunity that…
A high-throughput single-cell single-mitochondrial genome sequencing technology known as iMiGseq has provided new insights into mutations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and offers a platform for…
Assessing how energy-generating synthetic organelles could sustain artificial cells. Researchers have assessed the progress and challenges in creating artificial mitochondria and chloroplasts for energy production…
Multiple types of beta cells produce insulin in the pancreas, helping to balance blood sugar levels. A recent study conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators…
The distribution of Coenzyme Q within a cell is regulated by mitochondria. Antioxidants are frequently touted as a panacea in the realm of nutrition and…
The researchers made a breakthrough discovery of specific airway neurons in mice that alert the brain about the flu virus. A recent study in mice…
A new study sheds light on the organization of proteins within mitochondria. Mitochondria, the “powerhouses” of cells, play a crucial role in the energy production…
The new findings have the potential to improve our understanding of cancers and a multitude of other diseases. Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology…
According to a recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, a protein that prepares DNA for replication also keeps the replication process in check,…
UC San Diego researchers have uncovered how pancreatic cancer stem cells use a protein from a family of proteins that typically suppresses tumors to instead…