MiR-223 could help treat cancer and asthma
A microRNA that regulates inflammation shows promise as a treatment for inflammatory diseases such as asthma and cancer...
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Local environment plays key role in breast cancer progression
While studying the complex correlation between tissue stiffness and breast cancer development, researchers found that cancer cells tend to become more aggressive when the surrounding tissue stiffens...
The spreading mechanism of malaria parasites provides new drug target
A team of researchers in the UK have discovered crucial new processes that allow malaria parasites to escape red blood cells and infect other cells, thus offering potential new treatment targets.
DNA gets away: Scientists catch the rogue molecule that can trigger autoimmunity
A research team has discovered the process - and filmed the actual moment - that can change the body’s response to a dying cell.
Flexible warped nanographene developed for bioimaging
An international team of scientists has developed a water-soluble “warped nanographene”, a flexible molecule that is biocompatible and shows promise for fluorescent cell imaging.
STEEL gene senses inadequate blood flow in microscopic blood vessels
A new study has found that a newly discovered gene helps grow blood vessels when it senses inadequate blood flow to tissues...
Effective drug transfer tests look promising for placenta-on-a-chip technology
Researchers in America have demonstrated the feasibility of their ‘placenta-on-a-chip’ platform in studying how drugs are transported across the human placental barrier.
Metabolic modelling becomes three-dimensional
An international research consortium has developed the first computer model to include 3D in the representation of human metabolic processes...
Immune signature predicts asthma susceptibility
Researchers have identified a subset of T cells, whose frequency serves as early childhood immune signature that predicts the risk of developing asthma later on.
Calcium may play a role in the development of Parkinson’s
Researchers have found that excess levels of calcium in brain cells may lead to the formation of toxic clusters that are the hallmark of Parkinson's disease...
Ground-breaking research in continuous fight against AMR. Stay updated at the SMi’s event this March
The BBC recently reported on US's scientists discovery of a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The natural compounds could be used to combat hard-to-treat infections, the team at Rockefeller University hopes.
Lipid asymmetry plays key role in activating immune cells
Researchers have shown that by preventing loss of membrane asymmetry it's possible to control the immune response...
MRI technique differentiates benign breast lesions from malignancies
An MRI technique that requires no contrast agent, combined with sophisticated data analysis, could reduce the number of unnecessary breast biopsies...
VILPs stimulate human cells to produce insulin-like hormones
In an unexpected finding, scientists have identified four viruses that can produce insulin-like hormones that are active on human cells...
Microengineered intestinal lining mirrors living tissue inside organ-chip
Microengineered Intestine-Chip has the potential to advance personalised treatments for gastrointestinal diseases...