Cancer
Researchers from Iran University of Science and Technology have made a significant breakthrough in cancer gene therapy by developing enhanced nanocarriers that improve the delivery of chemotherapy and gene therapy. According to a new study published in the journal Nano Materials Science, the researchers used calcium-doped metal-organic frameworks as a
Cancer research
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding the mechanisms underlying hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. The study, published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, reveals the pivotal role of flotillin-1 (FLOT1) in driving HCC progression through activation of transcription factor E3-mediated Golgi stress response. This research
Cancer prevention
A new study published in Tobacco Control has revealed a significant association between cannabis use and progression to regular tobacco use among US youth and young adults. According to the research, among US youths aged 12-17 years who used cannabis, 32.7% progressed to regular tobacco use in 2021, an
Northeastern University
A team of researchers from Northeastern University has made a breakthrough in developing a novel approach to fault detection for network systems composed of multiple clusters with unknown system matrices. This approach, which utilizes the subspace instrumental variable method and unknown input decomposition, has been shown to be effective in
Hydrogen sulfide
Research published in Horticulture Research has identified a novel pathway influencing flowering in Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis, a crop species important in Asia. The study, conducted by a team of scientists from Shanxi University, discovered that hydrogen sulfide (HS) regulates flowering in this plant species through persulfidation of the splicing
Biodegradation
Belfast, United Kingdom-based researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of plastic degradation. According to their study, published in the journal Polymer Degradation and Stability, enzyme systems in Arthrobacter bacteria possess the ability to break down natural high-molecular-weight polymers, which are closely related to those involved in the
Antigens
Research has shed new light on the genetic factors contributing to pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) susceptibility in the Thai population, revealing a significant association between CTLA-4 gene polymorphisms, particularly CTLA4+6230A/G, and the risk of PTB. The study, conducted by researchers from Srinakharinwirot University, used polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of mechanics and physics of solids. According to a recent study, topological defects in the vibrational modes of crystals can be used to predict the location of structural defects, which are areas prone to plastic
Cells (Biology)
Researchers at Durham University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of cell biology, uncovering a novel mechanism in chromosome segregation during anaphase A in Caenorhabditis elegans embryos. According to the study, published in the Journal of Cell Biology, this mechanism is driven by the kinesin-13 KLP-7MCAK and opposed
MicroRNA
Researchers at Craif Inc. in Tokyo, Japan have developed a groundbreaking patent for a method to detect liver cancer using nanowire technology. The patent, number 12442044, was filed on October 12, 2023, and published online on October 14, 2025. According to the inventors, Yoshinobu Baba, Daiki Takeshita, and Takao Yasui,
Evolution (Biology)
Researchers from the Guangxi Institute of Botany conducted a study on the evolution of the Cissampelideae tribe, a group of pantropical lianas with rich fossil records. The study aimed to understand the role of fossils in inferring evolutionary patterns of morphological characters. By reconstructing a dated phylogeny for 39 extant
Exports
A patent application by Jonathan Edward Hensley has outlined a method for the controlled release of information in data export. This approach aims to balance the need for access to sensitive information with the requirement for protection against unauthorized access. The proposal involves exporting data in a format with unmasked,
