Researchers discover how mutations disrupt protein splicing and cause disease
An international research team has uncovered a new mechanism crucial to the production of cellular proteins. When this mechanism is ...
Tag: Cell Death
Specific redox protein identified as a critical regulator of ferroptosis
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich, in collaboration with colleagues at Tohoku University, have identified a specific redox protein as a critical ...
FasL inhibitor speeds recovery and reduces mortality in severe COVID-19 patients
A new clinical study shows that an inhibitor of Fas ligand (FasL), also called CD95 ligand (CD95L), led to a ...
Curcumin compound reactivates Epstein–Barr virus, offering safer cancer therapy
A new study reveals how C210, a curcumin derivative, selectively reactivates Epstein–Barr virus to kill cancer cells without infectious risks, ...
New study reveals molecular mechanism in Alzheimer's disease
A research team at the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) has led a study describing a ...
Researchers gain new understanding of how immune cells respond to heat during fever
Study reveals that moderate fever temperatures (39°C) improve metabolism, proliferation, and effector function of CD4 T cells while reducing regulatory ...
New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy
How would you summarize your study for a lay audience? Immune checkpoint inhibitors are cancer fighting drugs that help the ...
Study unveils dual roles of TNF-α receptors in tissue regeneration and cell death
A study published in The EMBO Journal opens new perspectives to better understand how the molecular mechanisms involved in regenerative ...
Novel molecule could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury
A newly developed molecule, LK-2, could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury, finds scientists at The Hospital for Sick ...
New light-activated method targets cancer and inflammatory cells with precision
A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new understanding of and treatments for ...
