In our immune system, antibodies recognize viruses, bacteria and even cancer cells through their Fab arms, initiating recruitment of leucocytes for the destruction of these invaders. The recruitment is mediated by receptors ...
Aug 21, 2019
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Extracellular vesicles are arguably the next big thing in cancer diagnostics. They are membrane-bound particles shed by any cell in the body, and involved in intercellular communication. Analyzing these biomarkers seems worthwhile, ...
Aug 14, 2019
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The human liver is a vital organ involved in multiple functions. Because susceptibility to liver diseases is highly variable among patients, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) and Cincinnati Children's ...
Aug 5, 2019
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Scientists have shown how a tiny flaw in a protein results in damaged enamel that is prone to decay, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Jul 3, 2019
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When a young athlete suddenly dies of a heart attack, chances are high that they suffer from familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Itis the most common genetic heart disease in the US and affects an estimated 1 in 500 ...
Oct 16, 2018
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For the first time, researchers have seen how proteins involved in the daily biological clock interact with each other, helping them to further understand a process tied to numerous metabolic and eating disorders, problems ...
Aug 21, 2018
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Researchers from Amsterdam and Enschede have for the first time performed a structural comparison of two types of amyloid fibrils that have been associated with Parkinson's disease. Using a combination of experimental methods ...
Oct 24, 2017
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Stem cell transplantation is a promising strategy for restoring eyesight resulting from corneal damage, but tissue grafts must contain a high percentage of stem cells for clinical success. A study published October 18 in ...
Oct 18, 2016
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From the blood coursing through our veins to the fly landing on our arm, we sense forces both inside and outside of our bodies through certain receptors on our cells. A new Duke University study takes researchers a step further ...
Oct 3, 2016
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A researcher at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has discovered additional mechanical properties of articular cartilage, a protective cartilage on the ends of bones that wears down over time, resulting in the ...
Apr 19, 2013
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