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Stem cell-based kidney chip revolutionizes disease modeling and research

An organ-on-chip system containing a kidney glomerulus using human-induced pluripotent stem cells and an ultrathin membrane.

17 Jun 2024

Columbia Studies Uncover Misidentification of Gut Stem Cells

Two independent studies by Columbia scientists suggest that research into the gut's stem cells over the past 15 years has been marred by a case of mistaken identity: Scientists have been studying the wrong cell.

7 Jun 2024

Unveiling Age-Related Lipid Alterations

Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) revealed various age-related alterations in mice's lipid metabolism, across both organs and sexes.

5 Jun 2024

Protein Imbalance Linked to Rare Developmental Disorder

According to a recent study from the University of Lausanne, serious intellectual impairments can result from both an excess or a shortage of a single protein.

31 May 2024

LoCoHD: A Novel Method for Comparative Protein Structure Analysis

In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, the HUN-REN-ELTE Protein Modeling Research Group (Institute of Chemistry) has laid the foundations for a mathematical method, allowing the computer-assisted comparison of the three-dimensional structures of proteins.

30 May 2024

Genetic Analysis Sheds Light on the Role of Ribosomal DNA Copy Number in Inflammation and Disease

Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is present in hundreds of copies in the genome, but has not previously been part of genetic analyses.

16 May 2024

New Insights into E. coli's UTI Survival Strategy

Due to anatomical peculiarities, women are particularly vulnerable to UTIs; nearly 50% of them will experience one at some point in their lives.

6 May 2024

Genomic Deletions Drive Development of Melanoma Drug Resistance

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. With global incidence rates rising, new, more effective treatments are necessary to alleviate the health burden of the disease. Important advances in recent years include doctors using genetic tests to look for specific mutations they can target for more personalised, effective treatment.

15 Apr 2024

Genetic Analysis Unveils Underlying Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide.

4 Apr 2024

Cells Harvested From Urine May Have Diagnostic Potential for Kidney Disease

Genes expressed in human cells harvested from urine are remarkably similar to those of the kidney itself, suggesting they could be an important non-invasive source of information on the kidney.

20 Mar 2024

Researchers Isolate Adaptable Leptospirosis Strain in Austrian Cattle

Leptospirosis is a globally distributed infectious disease that affects both animals and humans. While the infection is endemic in tropical regions, its incidence seems to increase in temperate regions.

27 Feb 2024

Study Highlights Lifelong Influence of Genetic Factors on Blood Pressure

Certain genes associated with hypertension affect blood pressure from early in life, and they increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as you get older. But you can do something about it.

26 Feb 2024

Novel Antibiotic Discovery: Harnessing Energy Compounds to Combat Bacterial Infections

About a decade ago, researchers in UC Santa Barbara chemistry professor Guillermo Bazan's lab began to observe a recurring challenge in their research: Some of the compounds they were developing to harness energy from bacteria were instead killing the microbes.

22 Feb 2024

Study Unveils Dual Role of 7-DHC in Ferroptosis and Cancer Cell Survival

Cell death is fundamental to life and, thus, healthy aging. In the realm of cellular biology, ferroptosis (a form of programmed cell death) has emerged not only as a focal point of research for its potential in eliminating cancer cells, but also its role in a plethora of other diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, eye diseases such as Retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as ischemia, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, acute kidney injury and inflammation.

2 Feb 2024

Algal Blooms May Pose More Health Risks Than Previously Thought

Florida's 156-mile-long Indian River Lagoon (IRL) borders five different counties and has five inlets that connect the lagoon with the Atlantic Ocean.

16 Jan 2024

Japanese Scientists Revolutionize Regenerative Lung Medicine

Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third most common cause of mortality. It is characterized by permanent and irreversible lung damage, for which lung transplantation is the only effective treatment. Unfortunately, it is hard to find good lung donors.

8 Jan 2024

AI Tool Offers a Deep Dive Into Tissues, Boosting Cancer Detection and Treatment

A new artificial intelligence tool that interprets medical images with unprecedented clarity does so in a way that could allow time-strapped clinicians to dedicate their attention to critical aspects of disease diagnosis and image interpretation.

3 Jan 2024

New Insights Into the Microbiome's Influence on Kidney Stone Risk

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University published in the journal Microbiome has found changes in the microbiome in multiple locations in the body are linked to the formation of kidney stones.

21 Dec 2023

Combating the Illegal Organ Trade with Bio-Printing

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are not enough legally available organs for transplantation to meet even 10% of worldwide demand.

19 Dec 2023

A Glimpse into Future: Bioprinted Organs May Become Reality in Two Decades

In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology for the field of organ transplantation. Doctors are already using 3D-printed skin for burn treatment and wound healing, and this year has seen the first successful use of 3D-printed cartilage for ear reconstruction.

22 Nov 2023