How do cells respond to changes? New study finds it's not all in the genes
Cells are constantly on the move, whether in a developing embryo or metastatic cancer. But how do cells adapt to the new ...
Dual mechanisms found to guard mitochondria against fusion-related damage
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers have discovered a dual regulatory mechanism safeguarding ...
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Enhancing Immunotherapy by Targeting Specific Receptors in Ovarian Cancer
Discover a study that describes a host-intrinsic mechanism responsible for the failure of PD-L1 blockade in ovarian cancer.
MIT Neuroscientists Discover a Tiny Brain Receptor That Could Transform Fragile X Treatment
MIT neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in treating fragile X syndrome by leveraging a novel neurotransmitter signaling ...
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Biologists discover a new type of control over RNA splicing
Biologists have discovered a new type of RNA-splicing regulation that helps to determine which protein-coding exons will be included in messenger RNA transcripts.
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Heat-Activated Receptor Could Unlock New Pain Therapies
Investigators at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have uncovered how heat causes a critical receptor protein within cells to unfold and relay pain, which could open up new ...
Inflammation may explain how opioid use disorder contributes to preterm birth
Opioid use during pregnancy—whether of highly addictive drugs like fentanyl or controlled opioids like buprenorphine—doubles ...
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An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites. During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual memory T cells ...