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Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth

Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could…

1 year ago

Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

A tiny, four-fingered "hand" folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for…

1 year ago

Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights

Efforts to create a comprehensive map of all human cells have taken a significant leap forward. Researchers associated with the…

1 year ago

Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer,…

1 year ago

Scientists solve decades long mystery of NLRC5 sensor function in cell death

The innate immune system is responsible for protecting the human body from threats that could cause disease or infection. The…

2 years ago

A protein that enables smell–and stops cell death

While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans -- for instance, signaling fear or generating closeness…

2 years ago

Exploring diversity in cell division

Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life. From bacteria to blue whales, every living being on…

2 years ago

Targeting the microenvironment rather than a specific cell type could be the key to healing injured hearts

A groundbreaking scientific study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for…

2 years ago

How gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such…

2 years ago

Complement system causes cell damage in long Covid

Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop…

2 years ago