RNA molecule that shields breast cancer stem cells from immune system
Researchers from Princeton University's Department of Molecular Biology have identified a small RNA molecule that helps maintain the activity of stem cells in both...
NEETs are prime suspects in breast cancer proliferation
This is an enlarged illustration of a mitoNEET protein backbone fold (pink and purple) with essential iron-sulfur clusters (orange and yellow) is superimposed on...
First-in-class drug holds promise for therapy-resistant breast cancer
Dr. Ganesh Raj, left, Dr. Amy Li, and colleagues have identified a molecule that shuts down estrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way.
Credit: UT...
IV and cellular fluids power flexible batteries
This is an artistic rendering of fiber-shaped implantable batteries using biocompatible electrolytes.
Credit: Guo et al.
Researchers in China have engineered bendable batteries that can run...
New handheld spectral analyzer uses power of smartphone to detect disease
The spectral transmission-reflectance-intensity (TRI)-Analyzer attaches to a smartphone and analyzes patient blood, urine, or saliva samples as reliably as clinic-based instruments that cost thousands...
High levels of vitamin D is suspected of increasing mortality rates
It can be disadvantageous to have too much vitamin D.
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The level of vitamin D in our blood should neither...
Hypertensive women may benefit most from drugs that directly block the action of the...
This is Dr. Eric Belin de Chantemele, physiologist in the Vascular Biology Center and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the Medical...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain, heart disease and other health issues
Tea with sweetener in a spoon (stock image).
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Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of...
Source of Human Heartbeat Revealed in 3-D
Scan of a heart.
Credit: The University of Manchester
A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.
A team of...
Marijuana associated with three-fold risk of death from hypertension
Large indoor marijuana growing operation.
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Marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from hypertension, according to research published...
Where is everybody? The implications of cosmic silence
This dwarf galaxy is named NGC 5949. It sits at a distance of around 44 million light-years from Earth, placing it within the Milky...
