Research reveals cellular structures called proteasomes don't just remove waste—they actively protect us from bacteria, ...

Damage to the genetic material of mitochondria – the mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA for short – can lead to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cardiovascular ...

Scientists at the University of Iowa have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new cancer-fighting drugs. They found ...

A new therapy that first made headlines in 2021 is now showing potential to heal human cartilage. Developed by scientists at ...

Scientists found that dormant viral genes can be reactivated in kidney cancer, prompting an immune response, offering new potential for immunotherapy. Dana-Farber researchers have discovered that in ...

New precision genome editing technologies are transforming the therapeutic landscape for patients with certain cancers and ...

Eating leafy greens may help boost testosterone levels. However, if you're not a big green eater, beans, nuts and dark ...

Heidelberg biochemists and structural biologists from Shanghai unravel the roles of two key regulatory factors in mRNA ...

This new piece of the body’s immune defense could open new pathways to improved antibiotics and other medicinal therapies.

This study suggests that problems with the Usp9X gene might be one possible cause of autism. While this doesn’t explain every ...

Damage to the mitochondria, the 'power plants' of the cells, contributes to many diseases. Researchers now describe how cells with defective mitochondria activate a special recycling system to ...

Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can ...