Pancreatic cancer is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancer, in part because it is often resistant to chemotherapy. Now, researchers at Stanford have revealed that this resistance is related to both the physical ...
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A group has proposed a new concept of mechanobiomaterials, which is inspired by the natural phenomenon that biomechanics mediate tissue repair and regeneration. The rationale behind this new concept is to program the biological ...
Jun 28, 2024
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AlphaFold is an outstanding example of artificial intelligence's computational capabilities in accurately predicting intricate protein structures. A new Review article explores AlphaFold's recent advancements and its potential ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Many physicians and nurses are happy about the Federal Trade Commission's new rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment contracts. But they are disappointed that it may not protect those who work for nonprofit ...
Jun 17, 2024
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A study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has investigated how the mechanical properties of different types of colorectal cancer cells influence the process of metastasis. The study, which used patient-derived ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Innate immune cells, including macrophages and neutrophils, have unique properties that allow them to quickly accumulate in large numbers at the site of infection or injury. A study from researchers at Uppsala University ...
Jun 6, 2024
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Skeletal stem cells (SSCs) are essential for bone development, homeostasis, and repair. Recent studies have identified distinct SSC populations in long bones, craniofacial bones, and spine. Techniques like single-cell sequencing ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Cancer remains a significant global health challenge and is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Traditional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, although essential, often come with limitations ...
May 31, 2024
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A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Alfredo Franco-Obregón from the NUS Institute for Health Innovation & Technology (iHealthtech) has unveiled a novel approach to stimulate muscle, by way of using brief and ...
May 21, 2024
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Birmingham researchers have shown that PEPITEM, a naturally-occurring peptide (small protein), holds promise as a new therapeutic for osteoporosis and other disorders that feature bone loss, with distinct advantages over ...
May 21, 2024
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