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New Peptide System for Targeted Molecule Transport

A novel peptide developed at the Universities of Bayreuth and Bristol is eminently suited for the targeted transport of molecules, for example of active substances and dyes, into the cells of mammals.
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AI May Help Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer Earlier From CT Scans

Researchers find that radiomics-based machine learning models may detect pancreatic cancer on pre-diagnostic CT scans substantially earlier than current methods for clinical diagnosis.
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New Therapeutic Approach May Help Reduce Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms

Patients with cystic fibrosis don't make enough of a protein called CFTR. Researchers have now utilized antisense oligonucleotide technology to make a version of CFTR that could improve symptoms.
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Is It Really Possible for Some People To Eat What They Want Without Gaining Weight?

An international team of scientists led by the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have for the first time identified what separates healthy underweight people, also known as 'super-lean', from the rest of us.
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Loss of Y Chromosome A Cause of Earlier Death in Men?

A new study published in Science outlines how a loss of the Y chromosome as men age could have harmful effects on health and reduce lifespan. The research, led by scientists at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine, may also provide an explanation for why women typically live longer than men.
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Newborns May Develop Language Skills Within Hours

According to a study, newborns start soaking up and tuning into the specifics of the world around them within hours, including the specific languages that they’ll speak.
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Sperm Are Masters of DNA Packing

A recent study provides new insights into the packing of DNA during sperm production.
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Cancer Cells Migrate Towards “Sweet Spot” Environments

Researchers have found that cancer cells can gravitate toward certain mechanical “sweet spot” environments, providing new insights into how cancer invades the body.
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The First Cryo-EM Structures of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Determined

Researchers have determined the first full-length structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) that regulates blood pressure. The cryo-EM structures of ACE have the potential to improve drug design for cardiovascular disease.
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How Do Cells React to Nanoplastics?

A research team from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment examined the possible health effects of plastic particles, finding that the smaller the particles, the more they were absorbed.
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