Lab of the Future – News and Features

Researchers discovered potential cosmetic compounds in the gut bacteria of red seabream and blackhead seabream. The study found that molecules from these bacteria inhibit key enzymes involved in skin pigmentation and aging.

Researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research discovered that PFAS chemicals disrupt brain development in zebrafish by altering the activity of genes similar to those in humans.

A study introduces a framework combining multiphysics and machine learning to predict and prevent lithium-ion battery overheating in electric vehicles. The method aims to enhance safety by identifying and stopping thermal runaway before it escalates.

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine have developed an immunotherapy for spinal cord injuries in mice. This approach uses modified T cells to protect neurons from immune damage, leading to improved mobility.

Researchers have identified how menstrual cycle-related breast tissue remodeling can inadvertently spread mutant cells. This process creates large mutant fields in mammary tissue, increasing the risk of developing breast cancer.

Researchers have discovered a pathway where immune cells and sensory nerves interact to cause itching and allergic reactions. The study suggests new potential treatments for allergies and chronic itchiness.

A study reveals how sex hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, regulate immune system functions. Analyzing hormone therapy effects in transgender men, researchers identified changes in immune signaling pathways.

Study identifies CD8+ T cells as a key factor preventing lung healing after viral infections like COVID-19. This discovery could lead to new treatments for post-viral lung scarring, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 pulmonary fibrosis.

Researchers discovered that eye movements significantly affect how individuals perceive a film. Their study shows that while watching the same movie, each person’s brain creates a unique representation based on their eye movements.

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed the Gut Microbiome Wellness Index 2, a computational tool that analyzes gut microbiome profiles with 80% accuracy to differentiate between healthy and diseased states.