Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have big impact
In 2022 alone, more than 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer and nearly 10 million died from the disease,… Read More »Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have big impact
Brain cells remain healthy after a month on the International Space Station, but they mature faster than brain cells on Earth
Microgravity is known to alter muscles, bones, the immune system, and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact… Read More »Brain cells remain healthy after a month on the International Space Station, but they mature faster than brain cells on Earth
Key regulator identified that induces cancer-killing ability in T cells under hypoxic conditions
Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized the treatment of several advanced cancers. However, its effectiveness has plateaued due to… Read More »Key regulator identified that induces cancer-killing ability in T cells under hypoxic conditions
Handcrafted DNA nanorobot captures viruses for diagnostics and blocks entry into cells
A small four-fingered “hand” formed from a single piece of DNA can detect the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly… Read More »Handcrafted DNA nanorobot captures viruses for diagnostics and blocks entry into cells
It may be ruining the climate, but carbon dioxide is actually good for your cells
Our body’s cells are like bustling cities, running on an iron-powered system that uses hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) not only to… Read More »It may be ruining the climate, but carbon dioxide is actually good for your cells
How Golgi Stress Affects T Cells’ Ability to Fight Tumors
The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins to send them to their final destination, either inside or outside the… Read More »How Golgi Stress Affects T Cells’ Ability to Fight Tumors
Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
A research team from the University of Basel has managed to synthesize simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles.… Read More »Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attack immune cells
Even treated with the most advanced therapies, patients with glioblastoma (an aggressive brain cancer) typically survive less than two years… Read More »Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attack immune cells
Synthetic genes designed to mimic how cells build tissues and structures
Researchers at UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering and the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy have developed synthetic genes… Read More »Synthetic genes designed to mimic how cells build tissues and structures
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment
Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a… Read More »Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment