Category: Medical Research
Brain Cancer: Transmembrane Form of tmCLIC1 Responsible for Glioblastoma Proliferation
Glioblastoma (GB) is a kind of brain cancer. Previously known as glioblastoma multiforme, it is one of the most deadly types of cancer that starts in the brain. Being …
Targeting B7-H4 Protein with Antibody-Drug Conjugates Offers New Hope for Drug-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A preclinical study by a team of oncologists and pharmacologists at Penn Medicine identifies a new target for recurrent ovarian cancer, a difficult-to-treat cancer. The work which was presented …Breaking the Barrier: Promising Results in Treating Brain Cancer with Innovative Ultrasound Technology
Treating brain cancer is accompanied by challenges, particularly due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This protective shield poses difficulty in delivering medications to the brain, requiring …
Autophagy a Potential Therapeutic Option for Injury-Related Neuroinflammation and Neuronal Cell Death
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of acquired injury brought on by a physical blow to the head from the outside that results in brain damage. TBI is …SM1B74: Innovative Antibiotic Targets Resistant Bacteria Without Killing Susceptible Strains
There is a conundrum that lies at the heart of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotics target bacteria that are susceptible to said antibiotics and eradicate them. This sounds good, but the …Leprosy Bacteria Could Be Used to Rejuvenate Aging Livers
The mycobacterium responsible for leprosy also has the ability to make the liver grow without fibrosis and cancerous tumors, according to an animal study! This disease-causing bacteria may be …
Evidence for Youthful Brain Function in Older Adults: Challenging Traditional Views on Cognitive Decline
The brain continues to develop after the age of 25 and only begins to decline between the ages of 30 and 40, according to a new study. The brain …