Lower force leads to faster cell movement on aligned collagen fibers
In mechanobiology, cells' forces have been considered fundamental to their enhanced function, including fast migration.
Hormonal changes after menopause impact multiple sclerosis severity
A new study by UC San Francisco has found that menopause revs up the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
A large-scale tongue cancer organoid library for precision oncology
Oral cancer is an increasingly prevalent disease worldwide, with over 300,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Among oral cancers, tongue cancer (TC) is the most common type and often carries…
Developing and refining muscle atrophy models for drug discovery
With the intensification of global population aging, muscle atrophy, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function, has become an important health issue affecting the elderly. Researchers have widely…
Computer model helps tailor CML treatment to individual patients
Which medicine is best when you are affected by cancer? This can vary from person to person. A new method can help people with a specific type of blood cancer…
Mussel-inspired nanoparticles for targeted lung cancer therapy
Researchers from POSTECH and Kyungpook National University have developed a novel inhalable therapeutic delivery system for lung cancer, leveraging mucoadhesive protein nanoparticles inspired by the adhesive properties of marine mussels.
The X factor: Decoding brain aging differences between men and women
Researchers unveil how biological sex influences brain aging, revealing genetic, hormonal, and molecular mechanisms behind cognitive resilience and decline.
Could autophagy enhancement slow aging and combat Alzheimer’s?
How cellular cleanup systems could hold the key to slowing aging and halting neurodegeneration.
Aston University launches initiative to tackle medication-induced weight gain
Dr. Jo Howe and Professor Ian Maidment from Aston Pharmacy School have won funding for a new project to develop new ways to mitigate weight gain caused by antipsychotic medication.
$20 million grant to explore the role of viruses in human health
For over a decade, scientists have studied the microbiome, the environment of microorganisms that live on and in the body, and how it affects health and disease.