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PFAS influence the development and function of the brain

Because of their special properties – heat resistance, water and grease repellence, and high durability – PFAS are used in many everyday products (e.g. cosmetics, outdoor clothing, and coated cookware). But it is precisely these properties that make them so problematic. “Because some PFAS are

The targeting of WNT5B and WNT10B in osteosarcoma

“As there is controversy over whether we should use WNT activators or WNT inhibitors to treat osteosarcoma, we hypothesize that it depends on whether the canonical or non-canonical pathways are activated, and this remains to be formally tested.” Credit: © 2024 Miranda-Carboni and Krum. “As

Underwater resection of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are a rare and heterogeneous group of malignancies arising from the neuroendocrine cell system. These tumors are more commonly encountered in the stomach, appendix, small bowel, rectum, and pancreas. Over the past few decades, the incidence of

Can you identify the new threat attracting Gen Z to nicotine use?

COLUMBUS, Ohio – About half of adults can identify cigarettes and e-cigarettes, but just one in four would recognize oral nicotine pouches, and these easily available products are growing increasingly popular among teens and young adults, according to a recent study commissioned by The Ohio

Rice lab develops protein assembly road map for gas vesicles

HOUSTON – (Sept. 3, 2024) – As far as water gear goes, floaties are not exactly high tech. But the tiny air-filled bubbles some microorganisms use as flotation devices when they compete for light on the water surface are a different story. Credit: (Photo by

Proteomic and secretomic analysis reveals cytoskeleton’s role in aging

“Our present data reinforce knowledge about an age-related alteration in the synthesis of major proteins linked to the migratory and contractile functions of dermal human fibroblasts.” Credit: © 2024 Boismal et al. “Our present data reinforce knowledge about an age-related alteration in the synthesis of
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