Keeping the steps of cell division in line
Cell division is key for life. Every organism — from the smallest yeast to complex human beings — depends upon […]
Genetics
Cell death and aging in cancer research review microbiologystudy
Aging cells secrete substances known to promote the growth of cancer cells. The development of drugs that can selectively kill
Study shows inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families microbiologystudy
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A study of men with
Triple combination of inhibitors emerges as potential new treatment for aggressive cancer microbiologystudy
In vivo testing of the three selected combinations in the NF1-associated MPNST PDOX mouse model. A, Relative tumor volume growth
Genetic risk factor for Crohn’s disease influences natural microbiome changes during pregnancy, mouse study finds microbiologystudy
Gut microbiota characterization of Atg16l1fl/fl and Atg16l1∆IEC mice during pregnancy and after lactation periods. Credit: Gut Microbes (2024). DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2429267
New insights into the immune response of plants microbiologystudy
Plant pests such as bacteria and fungi lead to significant yield losses in agriculture. In order to develop new strategies
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Epigenetic states during development establish cancer risk before birth microbiologystudy
Representative histological examples of tumor types for all genotypes and time points. Credit: Nature Cancer (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s43018-024-00900-3 A person’s
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Epigenetic tool predicts duration of male hormone exposure microbiologystudy
Summary of androgen clock behavior under various cellular conditions. Results of the present study indicate that both sufficient androgen presence
Genetics
Mapping gene activity in mechanically stressed bones reveals potential treatment pathways microbiologystudy
Overview of our spatial transcriptomics–based mechanomics platform to investigate the mechanobiology of fracture healing. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adp8496