Changes in gene p16 create a permissive microenvironment for colon cancer growth
The researchers also developed a strategy that reduced tumor growth and improved survival in tumor-bearing mice.
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From The Labs
Breast cancer tumors remotely disrupt immune response that could stop their own growth
The researchers identified ways to accelerate the restoration of the normal immune response and the efficacy of immunotherapies in animal models.
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19th Annual Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center Research Symposium
Researchers discussed the latest cutting-edge, translational and clinical research focusing on pediatric hematology and oncology.
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Discovering targetable vulnerabilities in endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancer
The findings support evaluating targeting kinase enzymes in a clinical trial to treat this type of breast cancer.
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GlyNAC supplementation improves cognitive decline and brain health in aging
GlyNAC – a combination of precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione – improved or reversed age-associated cognitive decline in old mice and improved multiple associated defects in the aging brain.
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Variants of MRTFB gene linked to novel neurodevelopmental disorder
The findings open new avenues to investigate mechanisms that lead to this disorder, offering ideas toward a future treatment for the disease.
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Neurons lead the way in the development of astrocytes
Neurons trigger a complex pattern of events, some of them unexpected, that direct astrocyte development in a region-specific manner.
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Image of the Month: The Liver’s biliary tree
A healthy mouse liver typically shows a well-developed biliary tree through which bile flows into the intestine to help absorb fats and eliminate toxins.
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Understanding path to multiple sclerosis leads to a potentially improved therapy
The findings have clinical implications not just in the treatment of MS but also for other neurodegenerative conditions.
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A map to study exRNA, a novel form of cell-to-cell communication
The exRNA map is a valuable resource to accurately implement early detection and monitor disease processes.
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