St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists found that cytonemes (thin, long, hair-like projections on cells) are important during neural development.
Month: January 2024
A novel switch to turn genes on/off on cue, a promising step toward safer gene therapy
Just like a doctor adjusts the dose of a medication to the patient’s needs, the expression of therapeutic genes, those
Aptamers: lifesavers; ion shields: aptamer guardians
Aptamers, nucleic acids1 capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention
Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors
Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are
Study identifies ‘visual system’ protein for circadian rhythm stability
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have identified a protein in
Low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing healthy, plant-based sources associated with slower long-term weight gain
Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower
Revolutionary nanodrones enable targeted cancer treatment
A groundbreaking study led by Professor Sebyung Kang and Professor Sung Ho Park in the Department of Biological Sciences at
High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk
Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study
How do painful fibroids grow?
Insights into how uterine tumors grow could give hope to millions of women who deal with painful fibroids. Nearly 8
GPCR structure: Research reveals molecular origins of function for a key drug target
Through an international collaboration, scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital leveraged data science, pharmacology and structural information to conduct
