Glycerol phosphate serves as a terminator of glycan elongation in cancer malignancy
Dystroglycans on epithelial cell surfaces interact with the extracellular matrix via long sugar chains (called matriglycans), and they are responsible for cell adhesion. Abnormalities in the formation of matriglycans can impair cell adhesion and caus.....»»
Spherulitic lead calcium apatite could reduce effectiveness of phosphate dosing, study suggests
Small amounts of phosphate are added to tap waters in the UK to prevent lead leaching from lead water pipes via a process known as phosphate dosing. But scientists are not certain how this works and there may even be more than one mechanism......»»
Laser differential confocal Raman-Brillouin spectrum microscopy for analysis of cancer cells
There are obvious differences between cancerous cells and normal cells in morphology, chemical properties and mechanical properties. The detection of cytochemical and mechanical properties of tumor tissues can provide multi-dimensional information fo.....»»
Beamline innovation could enhance the potential of cancer treatment with proton therapy
Physicists have devised a way to achieve higher doses and shorter treatment times for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy with protons, circumventing the problems of internal organ motions. They achieve this using a modification in the beamline,.....»»
Cancer can be treated by blocking central conductor of cell division, study finds
Researchers at NCMM have demonstrated the mechanisms behind the activation of Aurora B, a central conductor of cell division. Their findings, now published in eLife, can lay the foundations for developing new cancer drugs......»»
Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals
Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains "forever chemicals" that may cause cancer and other health problems, according to a government study released Wednesday......»»
Researchers induce cancer cells to "commit suicide" with a self-produced bacterial toxin
For the first time in the world researchers at Tel Aviv University have encoded a toxin produced by bacteria into mRNA (messenger RNA) molecules and delivered these particles directly to cancer cells, causing the cells to produce the toxin—which ev.....»»
Urine tests identify brain tumors by capturing cancer DNA using nanowires
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to capture and release cell-free DNA (cfDNA) on nanowire surfaces from urine. By extracting this DNA, they were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a character.....»»
Here"s How CDC Can Put the "Public" Back in Public Health
The new leader of the CDC should prioritize the people it serves, people in the agency itself and people who exert power over public health.....»»
Air Pollution Is Deadlier Than You Think
Poor air quality doesn’t just cause lung cancer. It may also be responsible for other cancers, strokes, diabetes, and more......»»
Hot testicles may hold the secret to elephants" anti-cancer genes, suggests new study
A study published today in Trends in Ecology & Evolution unveils an intriguing connection between hot testicles and the evolution of potent anti-cancer genes in elephants......»»
Researchers identify molecular mechanism of cancer invasion
A cancerous tumor is the accumulation of cells uncontrollably dividing, some of which can invade other parts of the body. The process is difficult to predict in detail, and eradicating the cells poses even greater difficulty......»»
For EV batteries, lithium iron phosphate narrows the gap with nickel, cobalt
LFP has sparked new interest especially in the U.S., where a clutch of domestic and overseas manufacturers has pledged more than $14 billion in new production facilities......»»
Harnessing the power of healthy cells to suppress skin cancer formation
Our healthy skin is a mosaic of both normal and mutation-bearing cells. As we age, a growing number of cells accumulate more mutations including those that can cause cancer. Eventually these mutant cells fueled by environmental insults, such as high.....»»
US doctors are rationing lifesaving cancer drugs amid dire shortage
The shortage could lead to preventable deaths, and it's unclear when it will end. Enlarge / A pharmacy technician holds up a dose of paclitaxel and carboplatin to be verified before being delivered to the patient. (credit: Getty.....»»
What keeps the Mac relevant for Apple, despite iPhone dominance
The Mac continues to enjoy strong consumer demand and serves a crucial purpose in supporting the functionality of the iPhone and the upcoming Vision Pro headset.Consumer demand for Mac remains strongAt the recent WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled the Visi.....»»
Researchers create copolymer to hold drugs that incapacitate defenses of tumor cells
Antitumor agents must kill off cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue and create no toxic side-effects. A novel approach based on "self-immolative" polyferrocenes—copolymers that split apart into their components as soon as they enter a tumor.....»»
Xcode"s power keeps Mac relevant for Apple, despite iPhone dominance
The Mac continues to enjoy strong consumer demand and serves a crucial purpose in supporting the functionality of the iPhone and the upcoming Vision Pro headset.Consumer demand for Mac remains strongAt the recent WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled the Visi.....»»
Adjusting Your Body Clock May Stave Off Cancer
Research shows that disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm raises cancer risk, and resetting it may bring that risk down.....»»
Q&A: Scientist shares glycomics protocols with the scientific community
Every organism has an associated glycome, a unique profile of associated carbohydrates also known as sugar chains or glycans. Glycomics, the study of individual glycomes, may lead to the development of new strategies for disease diagnosis, cancer det.....»»
Stranger Things 5 has added a major Terminator actor to its starry cast
One of the Terminator franchise's biggest stars has signed on to appear in Stranger Things' final season......»»