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New Discovery on DNA Damage Response Introduction In Wurzburg, Germany, scientists from Julius-Maximilians-Universitat have made a significant discovery about how cells repair DNA damage. This process is crucial because when cells divide, they risk damaging their genetic material. DNA Damage and Repair Cells have mechanisms to fix DNA damage, known as the DNA damage response…
Montefiore Einstein Cancer Centre Discovers How Immune Cells Keep Cancer Dormant Researchers at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MECCC) have made a significant discovery about how the body’s immune system can prevent cancer cells from spreading. This research, led by Dr. Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, was published in the journal Cell. Understanding Metastatic Cancer Metastatic cancer…
University of Cincinnati Researchers Discover New Approach to Improve Lung Cancer Treatment A team of researchers from the University of Cincinnati, led by Dr. Debanjan Bhattacharya, has found a promising new way to enhance radiation therapy for lung cancer that spreads to the brain. This research was published in the journal Cancers. Understanding Lung Cancer…
New Insights into Alzheimer’s Disease: Two-Stage Brain Damage Recent research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has uncovered that Alzheimer’s disease may damage the brain in two distinct stages. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, utilized advanced brain mapping techniques to reveal these findings. Early and Late Phases of Brain Damage The research…
New Discovery for Treating Atrial Fibrillation Introduction Researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and the University of California Davis Health have found a new target for developing a treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common irregular heart rhythm. Significance of Atrial Fibrillation AFib is linked to about one in seven…
Breakthrough Study on Gamma-Delta T Cells in Cancer Treatment A recent study published in Cell Press highlights the importance of gamma-delta T cells in 33 different types of cancer. Conducted by experts at Moffitt Cancer Center, this research reveals the potential of these cells as clinical biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer treatment. Understanding Gamma-Delta…
Colorado State University Researchers Develop New Method to Study DNA Replication Researchers at Colorado State University have discovered a new way to study DNA replication using genetically modified yeast. This method offers a clearer understanding of cell cycle arrest, which is crucial for cancer treatment and genetic research. The study, led by Assistant Professor Grant…
Columbia Researchers Develop Bacterial Vaccine to Fight Cancer Scientists at Columbia University have created a new type of cancer vaccine using probiotic bacteria. This innovative approach trains the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells, potentially preventing future recurrences. The vaccine is personalized for each patient’s unique cancer, using bacteria to deliver specific protein…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Experts from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health have found a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea and abdominal aortic aneurysms. An abdominal aortic aneurysm occurs when the aorta, the body’s main artery, expands and may rupture, causing dangerous internal bleeding. Understanding Obstructive…
Exploring Endosymbiosis: Professor Julia Vorholt’s Team at ETH Zurich Unveils New Insights Endosymbiosis is a fascinating biological process where one organism lives inside another, benefiting both. Mitochondria in human cells are a result of ancient endosymbiosis. However, how this relationship begins is still a mystery. A team led by Professor Julia Vorholt at ETH Zurich…