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Wistar Scientists Develop DNA-delivered Immunotherapy that Targets Ovarian Cancer More Effectively
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (443+ words) Dr. Pratik Bhojnagarwala at the bench in the lab of Dr. David Weiner Newswise — Wistar scientists have developed a new type of bispecific T cell engager, or BTE, that is effective against ovarian cancer in preclinical studies. It’s a major…...
AI-guided strategy uncovers new gp130 inhibitor for colorectal cancer
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (341+ words) | Newswise Newswise AI-guided strategy uncovers new gp130 inhibitor for colorectal cancer Design strategy and structure optimization of novel gp130-targeting compounds. gp130, also known as IL-6β or CD130, is the shared signal-transducing receptor for the interleukin-6 cytokine family and plays a central role in chronic…...
New Cell Imaging Method Shines a Light on Blind Spots
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (598+ words) A cell responds to an incoming signal by activating responses only where needed, as shown in yellow. Newswise — Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a reliable way to see…...
KRAS-Targeting Drugs Show Promise for Rare Appendix Cancer
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (330+ words) | Newswise Newswise KRAS-Targeting Drugs Show Promise for Rare Appendix Cancer John Paul Shen, M.D., Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist - KRAS is the most common genetic mutation in appendix cancer, occurring in approximately 80% of mucinous tumors, the most common subtype - KRAS-targeted therapies demonstrate robust…...
Common brain cancer mutation changes DNA shape to drive progression, exposing therapeutic target
2+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) HOUSTON, JULY 1, 2026 ― A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has uncovered how one of the most common genetic alterations in glioma rewires the cancer cell genome to fuel tumor progression, suggesting a potential…...
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Researchers Improve Analysis of Molecules Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
2+ week, 3+ day ago (691+ words) Newswise — Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have shown how higher magnetic fields can improve analysis of the molecules linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could aid the development of future…...
Could Marigolds Be the Next Superfood?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (600+ words) Newswise — As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. The researchers found that marigold flowers contain about the…...
Study identifies a new cause of age-related inflammation, suggesting promising treatment pathway
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (463+ words) | Newswise Newswise Study identifies a new cause of age-related inflammation, suggesting promising treatment pathway - As cells age, they increasingly export nucleic acid structures called R-loops from the nucleus, triggering an immune response that causes harmful inflammation - This study identified a…...
Making the Invisible Visible: Microscope Breakthrough Will Open Unprecedented View into Our Cells | Newswise
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (591+ words) In a landmark achievement in biological imaging, researchers at Biohub and the University of California, Berkeley today announced the successful demonstration of the laser phase plate, a novel device that dramatically improves the contrast of images produced by cryo-electron microscopes,…...
Researchers Identify Hidden Inflammatory Patterns in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Paving Way for Personalized Treatment of Other Chronic Lung Conditions | Newswise
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (38+ words) Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia, even when they are not experiencing acute illness. The findings were published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society....