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Metformin, widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may also protect against the two most common types of skin cancer.

Researchers have determined the 3D structure of SAMURI, an artificial ribozyme that precisely modifies RNA. Using S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) as a cofactor, SAMURI catalyzes targeted RNA changes critical for cellular function.

Research highlights the therapeutic potential of targeting cannabinoid receptors to counter memory impairment in early neurodegenerative diseases. A synthetic compound, WIN55.212-2, improved memory in rodent models by activating cannabinoid receptors

Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.

Researchers identified how bisphosphonates, used to treat osteoporosis, might reduce Covid-19 risks. Drugs such as alendronate and zoledronate bind to key viral enzyme domains, potentially lowering infection and hospitalization rates.

Researchers have developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases and much more.

A groundbreaking UK study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals.

Researchers have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis.

Targeting a metabolic pathway that only occurs in bacteria offers a new avenue for antibiotic design.

A collaborative team has developed a new method to program molecular self-assembly predictably. Researchers created versatile materials like "Malteser molecules," which could serve as highly specific sensors or drug delivery agents.