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Three research groups investigated in their joint project how epithelial cells sense small changes in their environment through ion channels. The study was conducted using light-responsive materials developed by the Smart Photonics Materials research group led by Professor Arri Priimägi, which can be used as

The Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has recently secured S$49 million in funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF) in Singapore to promote research aimed at advancing the field of mechanobiology and turning scientific breakthroughs into action by developing novel

New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has led to the UK government approving the use of digital pathology to help speed up analysis of cancer screening samples. Credit: Credit Histofy, UHCW, University of Warwick New research funded by

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) compounds have demonstrated significant clinical efficacy against various diseases. However, their widespread use is still limited, mainly due to the complexity in their formulation and lack of sufficient pharmacological and safety-related data. Credit: Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

HOUSTON ― Women in low-income areas of the U.S. face a stark rise in cervical cancer incidence and mortality, according to a new study led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.   Credit: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON

A multi-institutional study co-authored by University of Texas at Arlington scientists uncovered a mechanism by which cancer cells prevent the immune system from activating and attacking the cancerous invaders. Credit: Courtesy UT Arlington A multi-institutional study co-authored by University of Texas at Arlington scientists uncovered

Obesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nation’s second leading cause of preventable death (behind only smoking cigarettes), it also leads to other serious health issues,

“Targeting FSP1 is suggested as a new approach in the paradigm shift of treating HNSCC.” Credit: 2024 Wu et al. “Targeting FSP1 is suggested as a new approach in the paradigm shift of treating HNSCC.” BUFFALO, NY- January 24, 2024 – A new research paper

“[…] this case supports a body of literature noting potentially dramatic clinical benefits of administering appropriate oncogene directed targeted therapy […]” Credit: 2024 Bhatia et al. “[…] this case supports a body of literature noting potentially dramatic clinical benefits of administering appropriate oncogene directed targeted

DURHAM, N.C. – Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that one of the most dangerous mutations found in skin cancers might moonlight as a pathway to mending a broken heart. Credit: Nicholas Strash, Duke University DURHAM, N.C. – Biomedical engineers at Duke University have