How Trans Fats Assist Cell Death
Some trans fats enhance a pathway inside the cell that leads to cell death; drugs targeting this mechanism could help address diseases associated with these fats
cell biology
Scientists Transform Ultra-Tough Pollen into Flexible Material
A simple chemical process turns pollen grains from sunflowers and other types of plants into soft microgel particles that respond to various stimuli
Study: Scents Alter How Memories Are Processed in the Brain
New research reveals how much power scents have in triggering memories—and the potential for odor to be used as a tool to treat memory-related mood disorders
Preventing Spread of SARS Coronavirus-2 in Humans
Göttingen infection researchers identify potential drug
DNA Discovery Can Lead to New Types of Cancer Drugs
The discovery gives researchers new insights into DNA replication and may potentially be used for a new type of cancer treatment
Gene Therapy Generates New Neurons to Treat Huntington's Disease
Researchers have developed a novel gene therapy to regenerate functional new neurons in mouse models of Huntington's disease
New Technique Allows Scientists to 'Listen in' on Cancer Cells
Understanding how cells communicate could reveal how tumors are able to evade the immune system and become resistant to treatments
Biologists Develop New Defense in Fight Against Crop Infections
Approach finds immunity lost through breeding and artificial gene selection
Random Gene Pulsing Generates Patterns of Life
In research published today, scientists describe their discovery of surprising order in randomness while studying bacterial biofilms
Antibiotics Discovered That Kill Bacteria in a New Way
A promising clinical candidate in the fight against antimicrobial resistance