By studying protein accumulation in the nematode worm C. elegans Dr Della David and her team found that even when the typical protein quality control mechanisms were disrupted, there were lower levels ...

Cancer does not develop overnight. It can take decades for cancer‐promoting changes in the genome to eventually lead to the formation of a malignant tumor.

Regulatory T cells (Treg cells) are a specialized subgroup of immune cells that play a central role in the human immune ...

Researchers discover tissue-specific protection against protein aggregation Date: September 14, 2023 Source: Babraham Institute Summary: Researchers have identified a backup mechanism of protein ...

Researchers engineered the first injectable microtissue containing motor and sensory neurons encased in protective tissue, called tissue engineered neuromuscular interfaces (TE-NMIs). The TE-NMI ...

Mucosal tissues are continually bombarded with infectious agents seeking to gain entry into the body. The absence of a tough physical exterior layer surrounding these tissues creates a unique ...