Three new drug regimens offer hope for drug-resistant tuberculosis
Tuberculosis remains one of the top infectious disease killers worldwide, a challenge amplified by drug-resistant forms of the disease.
High-speed in-line force mapping unveils E. coli cell division dynamics
Light and electron microscopy have distinct limitations. Light microscopy makes it difficult to resolve smaller and smaller features, and electron microscopy resolves small structures, but samples must be meticulously prepared,…
New tool detects highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2 variants early
Researchers have developed a powerful tool that can detect variants of SARS-CoV-2 with high transmission potential before they become widespread.
Study reveals how glial cells respond to damage in neuron dendrites
Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the nervous system, it's the glia that provide…
Bioengineers create non-invasive way to control cells using temperature
Imagine being at a big marquee event at an arena, like the Super Bowl, with the roar of the crowd, the smell of hot dogs, and a sea of jerseys…
University of Oklahoma researcher leads efforts to unravel mysteries of cognitive decline
An estimated 76,000 Oklahomans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a number that has surged by 13% in just five years. Yet, despite the increasing need for effective treatments, therapies for…
Climate change is pushing up rates of kidney disease and urological cancers
Climate change is increasing the risk of urological diseases, including cancer and kidney conditions, while urological healthcare itself contributes to environmental harm through high carbon emissions.
Targeting MYCN and MDM2 offers new hope for cancer therapy
Over the past two decades, the idea of targeting transcription factors to combat malignancies has turned into a clinical reality.
New study compares dementia care approaches and the impact on caregivers
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain, whether delivered through…
New insights into mechanisms of mucosal mast cells in food allergies
Food allergy, or the aggressive immune system reaction following the consumption of a certain food or food ingredient, typically involves immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and can be potentially life-threatening