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How aging affects stem cells: A fly's tale

How aging affects stem cells: A fly's tale

byRIKENExcessive cell proliferation (left) and stem cell exhaustion (right) during aging. Credit: RIKENScientists from the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) have identified key

How aging affects stem cells: A fly's tale

byRIKENExcessive cell proliferation (left) and stem cell exhaustion (right) during aging. Credit: RIKENScientists from the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) have identified key
Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v
Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

JANUARY 23, 2024byWashington State UniversityDMR identification. The number of DMRs found using different P-value cutoff thresholds. The All-Window column shows all DMRs. The Multiple Window col

Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

JANUARY 23, 2024byWashington State UniversityDMR identification. The number of DMRs found using different P-value cutoff thresholds. The All-Window column shows all DMRs. The Multiple Window col
Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Higher Education PressWorkflow to perform snRNA-seq of different WAT depots. The nuclei were derived from subcutaneous (S), epididymal (E), mesenteric (M), peri-nephritic (N), and p

Team develops a single-nucleus resolution atlas of white adipose tissue in different depots

FEBRUARY 5, 2024by Higher Education PressWorkflow to perform snRNA-seq of different WAT depots. The nuclei were derived from subcutaneous (S), epididymal (E), mesenteric (M), peri-nephritic (N), and p
New monoclonal antibody for treating cerebral ischemia injury

New monoclonal antibody for treating cerebral ischemia injury

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byThe University of Hong KongProfessor Ruby Hoo Lai-chong (first, right), Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of HKUMed, and her research team have successfully developed a

New monoclonal antibody for treating cerebral ischemia injury

FEBRUARY 27, 2024byThe University of Hong KongProfessor Ruby Hoo Lai-chong (first, right), Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy of HKUMed, and her research team have successfully developed a
Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o

Diabetes drug shows promise in protecting kidneys

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityMore red areas in the kidney indicate higher oxygen levels. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityType 2 diabetes can lead to diabetic kidney disease, but a class o
Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

by Science China PressOn the top, (a) Chemical structure of TPZP. On the bottom, (b) Schematic diagram of combined therapy. Art by Michael Rothman. Art by Zhaohui Tang. Credit: Science China Pres

Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

by Science China PressOn the top, (a) Chemical structure of TPZP. On the bottom, (b) Schematic diagram of combined therapy. Art by Michael Rothman. Art by Zhaohui Tang. Credit: Science China Pres
Case study: Drug-resistant bacteria responds to phage-antibiotic combo therapy

Case study: Drug-resistant bacteria responds to phage-antibiotic combo therapy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Editors' notesbyUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was a last-ditch effort. For years doctors had tried to keep a patient's recurrent drug-resistant ba

Case study: Drug-resistant bacteria responds to phage-antibiotic combo therapy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Editors' notesbyUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt was a last-ditch effort. For years doctors had tried to keep a patient's recurrent drug-resistant ba
Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

JANUARY 4, 2024byKing's College LondonComparison of in ovo and in vivo18F-FDG PET/CT imaging.aRepresentative in ovo18F-FDG PET/CT images 40–60 min p.i.. White arrows

Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

JANUARY 4, 2024byKing's College LondonComparison of in ovo and in vivo18F-FDG PET/CT imaging.aRepresentative in ovo18F-FDG PET/CT images 40–60 min p.i.. White arrows
Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies

Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies

byiCube ProgrammeCredit: Natanael Melchor on UnsplashThe widespread adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) is now evolving, with a growing trend towards the integration of these technolo

Emerging trends and challenges in the grouping of digital health technologies

byiCube ProgrammeCredit: Natanael Melchor on UnsplashThe widespread adoption of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) is now evolving, with a growing trend towards the integration of these technolo
Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

byCell PressA painting representing Alzheimer's transmissibility as reported in thisStem Cell Reportsstudy. Credit: Chaahat SinghFamilial Alzheimer's disease can be transferr

Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

byCell PressA painting representing Alzheimer's transmissibility as reported in thisStem Cell Reportsstudy. Credit: Chaahat SinghFamilial Alzheimer's disease can be transferr