New study challenges the traditional view of gene switches
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, ...
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Pulses of light show promise in controlling seizures
In what could one day become a new treatment for epilepsy, researchers at UC San Francisco, UC Santa Cruz and ...
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 ...
AI-powered tool predicts gene activity in cancer cells from biopsy images
To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a ...
Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk
Gene-environment interactions with air pollutants may play critical role in increasing ASD prevalence. Study:Air pollution: an emerging risk factor for ...
Study reveals liver-brain communication as key to managing circadian eating patterns and obesity
Research highlights the hepatic vagal nerve’s role in regulating food intake rhythms, offering new insights for potential anti-obesity treatments. Study: Hepatic ...
Breakthrough research reveals how to target malignant DNA in aggressive cancers
Scientists have discovered a way to target elusive circular fragments of DNA that drive the survival of some of the ...
Exploring the circadian influence of immune cells on metabolic health and fat storage
Recent research reveals that the immune system interacts with the body's internal clock, influencing both fat storage and temperature regulation. ...
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, ...
Using a molecular testing technology for faster and comprehensive diagnosis of brain tumors
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago was awarded $3.7 million through the National Cancer Institute Cancer Moonshot ...
