Ordinary Fat Cells Discovered by Scientists Capable of Burning Calories; Could This Open New Approaches to Weight Loss?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.07.2024 22:22 PM

Scientists have discovered how to turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat cells. Read to learn more.

Fasting Could Help the Immune System Fight Cancer, Study on Mice Reveals

06.20.2024 23:08 PM

Fasting was found to help mouse NK cells deal with cancer. Read to learn more. A diet that is restricted can apparently help the immune system combat cancer.

Tardigrade Proteins Could Help Slow Down Aging if Induced in Human Cells, Study Reveals

04.04.2024 03:10 AM

Proteins found in tardigrades could slow down metabolism by upgrading damage resistance of human cells.

Microplastics and Nanoplastics Transferred During Cell Division Linked to Tumor Metastasis in Gastrointestinal Cancer Cells

03.08.2024 21:44 PM

Researchers uncover the gastrointestinal tract as a significant microplastics and nanoplastics storage, revealing potential cancer cell impact, and metastasis promotion. Read the article for more details.

How Life on Earth Started? First Cells Formed From Bubbles of Fat [Study]

03.04.2024 03:00 AM

Bubbles of fat came to form the membranes of the first cell. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Pexels/Turgay Koca) How Life on Earth Started? First Cells Formed From Bubbles of Fat [Study] There are different accounts as to how life on Earth started.

Reprogrammed Bacteria: Radio Waves Can Alter Microbes to Become Life-Saving Drugs With 91% Efficacy

03.01.2024 02:00 AM

Scientists have found a new way to alter the DNA of bacterial cells to produce vital medicine like insulin. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Mushroom Growing Out of Frog's Back Baffles Scientists, Making It the First Observation of Its Kind

02.13.2024 00:50 AM

During a friendly nature hike, scientists were able to come across a frog with a mushroom growing on its back. Read to learn more.

Benign vs. Malignant Tumor: Not All Abnormal Tissue Masses Are Cancerous

12.28.2023 00:22 AM

What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors? Read to find out. When one receives a tumor diagnosis, the first step healthcare providers take is to see if the mass is benign or malignant.

Good Vibrations: Scientists Uncover New Method to Destroy Cancer Cells Using Light-Activated Molecular Jackhammers

12.27.2023 05:08 AM

Groundbreaking cancer treatment employs light-activated molecular jackhammers to destroy cells with synchronized vibrations. Read the article for more details.

Light-Activated Protein Superglue Developed for Optical Control of Biological Functions Allows Fast and Precise Regulation of Cells and Tissues

11.13.2023 04:20 AM

Researchers involved in an international study developed new tools for the light-activated control of cells. Find out more about the tool in this article.

How Does Glutathione Work? Unraveling Its Mechanisms in Skin Whitening and Impact on Cellular Health

11.09.2023 22:24 PM

Glutathione is often used nowadays for skin whitening. Discover through this article how this compound could alter the skin and learn its impact on cellular health.

Organoids Explained: What Exactly Are These Cultured Organ Replicas?

11.09.2023 03:53 AM

Organoids can offer great opportunities to understand cancer biology, foster drug development, and come up with more effective and targeted interventions. Read to learn more.

Biosensor Inspired by Butterflies Expands Human Sight Into Ultraviolet Realm, Detects Cancer Cells

11.04.2023 07:22 AM

Scientists drew inspiration from creatures with superior senses, like butterflies perceiving UV light, to create an imaging sensor detecting UV and differentiating cancer cells. Read on to learn more.

Discovery of Previously Unknown Lung Cells Sheds Light on Cystic Fibrosis Causes

10.28.2023 02:35 AM

Discovery of fish-like lung cells, ionocytes, in humans challenges cystic fibrosis understanding, with implications for disease mechanisms. Continue reading to learn more.

Largest Map of the Human Brain Reveals 3,300 New Cell Types in the Most Complex Organ of the Body

10.14.2023 00:57 AM

Researchers have meticulously charted the human brain, providing an extensive perspective on both human and non-human primate brains in numerous papers. Read the article for more details.

Understanding Skin Aging: What Causes Wrinkles and Why Do Old People Have Them?

10.05.2023 09:53 AM

The skin slowly loses its elasticity, becomes thinner, and weakens its regenerative ability as people age. Check out in this article the science behind wrinkles, which are commonly seen in the elderly.

Producing Dark Oxygen Without Light: What Is the Secret of Underground Cells in Deep Biosphere?

09.25.2023 06:30 AM

Scientists made a surprising discovery that oxygen can also be produced in subterranean areas where there is no sunlight. Find out more about it in this article.

Human Body Number of Cells: Massive New Analysis Reveals How Many Cells a Person Has

09.20.2023 23:28 PM

Based on the analysis, an average human male has around 36 trillion cells. Read to learn more. Cells serve as the building blocks of the body's tissues and organs.

Human Kidneys Successfully Grown in Pigs in a Breakthrough Experiment, Offering Solution to Organ Donor Shortage

09.08.2023 08:58 AM

Scientists created human-pig chimeric embryos and transferred them to surrogate pigs, resulting in humanized kidneys. Continue reading to learn more details.

Artificial Kidney With Bioreactor Promises to Free Patients From Dialysis by Allowing Cells To Perform Urinary Functions

08.30.2023 08:00 AM

A team of experts are working on a new approach of treating kidney failure which can one day free patients from dialysis or taking harsh drugs. Learn more about it in this article.

Engineered Bacteria Via CRISPR Technology Could Hold Key to Detecting Cancer Cells in Unlikely Places

08.11.2023 07:43 AM

Researchers use bacteria to identify cancer in cell and animal models with promising results. Read the article to learn more about this technology.