A groundbreaking study led by Guillaume Huguet and Thomas Renne, graduate students at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), under the guidance of medical geneticist Sébastien Jacquemont, is reshaping the understanding…
Nef Protein Enables Persistent Allogeneic CAR T Cell Therapy in Cancer
CAR T cell therapy has emerged as one of the most promising new cancer treatments in recent years, offering hope for patients battling certain types of cancer, particularly those with…
Gliomas: Unraveling the Mystery of Brain Tumor-Induced Seizures
A collaborative study led by Dr. Peter Canoll’s lab at Columbia University, in partnership with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Zuckerman Institute, Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics, and other…
Carnivore Diet Leads to “Yellow Skin” in Man
A trio of cardiologists has reported a unique case of an adult man developing yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows after adopting the increasingly popular carnivore diet. The…
New Drug Colforsin Daropate Shrinks Tumors and Inhibits Growth in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic malignancies worldwide, with over 300,000 new cases and 200,000 deaths annually, according to data from the World Health Organization. Among the various…
β-Glucans: Modulating Immune Responses and Suppressing Allergic Reactions
A recent study conducted by a research team from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut has delved into the immunomodulatory properties of β-glucans, natural sugar compounds found in various organisms such as bacteria, fungi,…
New Test Predicts Lung Cancer Treatment Response
A groundbreaking study from Moffitt Cancer Center could significantly enhance the way doctors predict how patients with a specific type of lung cancer will respond to new therapies. The research,…
Early Side Effects Predict Severe Long-Term Risks After Prostate Radiation
Men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer who experience early side effects may face a significantly higher risk of developing severe long-term urinary and bowel complications, according to a new…
Prevalence and Impact of Perinatal Arterial Ischemic Stroke in Infants with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Brain injuries are among the leading causes of death and long-term disability in infants, with neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS) being two of the most…
The Role of c-Rel in TLR7-Mediated Psoriasis Inflammation
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Known for causing red, scaly patches of skin, it can be both physically painful and emotionally distressing.…
Immune System’s Secret Weapon Discovered
Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often lead to a devastating phenomenon: immune exhaustion. The body’s immune system, particularly the T cells that are its frontline defenders, becomes unable…
Study Identifies Gut Microbiome Metabolites as Predictors of Diabetes Risk in Sugary Drink Consumers
It’s widely accepted that consuming sugary drinks contributes to the increasing risk of type 2 diabetes, but until recently, the underlying mechanisms driving this association remained somewhat elusive. Now, a…
The Noise That Builds Memories
In the world of neuroscience, random noise—like the background chatter during a phone call—is often viewed as an unwelcome distraction. It’s the static that disrupts communication, interferes with clarity, and…
Regulatory T Cells Drive Thymus Regeneration After Damage
A team of international researchers, led by scientists at City of Hope, has unveiled a groundbreaking way to regenerate and repair the thymus gland after damage, a discovery that could…
Scientists Develop a Novel Asparaginase with Enhanced Safety and Efficacy for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have developed an innovative redesign of a treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common blood cancer in children. This groundbreaking…
Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Alcohol Use in Individuals with Depression and AUD
A groundbreaking study from the University of Chicago Medicine is challenging long-standing beliefs about the relationship between alcohol use disorder (AUD), depression, and the pleasure people experience when drinking. The…
Oak-Based Biochar Effectively Removes and Reduces Toxicity of Chromium(VI) in Water
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have uncovered a promising solution for combating chromium contamination—an environmental issue that poses significant health risks. A special form of biochar, produced by heating…
New AI-Powered Method for Mapping 3D Genome Structures
Every cell in your body, whether it’s a brain cell, skin cell, or liver cell, carries the same genetic information. Yet, despite having the identical genetic sequence, each cell expresses…
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Sharks and Rays
Sharks and rays, which have roamed the world’s oceans for around 450 million years, are a group of cartilaginous fish that have survived five mass extinction events. Today, however, more…
Collagen Found in 75-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil
For many years, scientists believed that fossilization was a process that completely destroyed any original organic molecules, leaving only the hard structures of bones and shells behind. The prevailing thought…