Inherently, the telomeres located at the ends of chromosomes shorten during each cycle of DNA replication and cell division, eventually topping DNA replication and leading to cell senescence and death.
Researchers at Stanford University have discovered a first-in-class covalent inhibitor that binds to activated Fis1 and prevents mitochondrial fission and dysfunction.
This invention is an innovative breakthrough in cancer radiotherapy, offering a cutting-edge solution to address the challenges of radio-resistant and immunosuppressive tumors.
Researchers at Stanford and the University of Helsinki discovered that a human secretoglobin protein found in sweat gland cells acts as a novel host defense mechanism against Lyme disease.
Wound healing is a huge clinical problem. Problematic outcomes of skin wounds can range from under-healing (e.g., chronic/non-healing wounds) to over-healing (e.g., scarring).