Scientists studying a new cancer treatment discovered that protein levels, not genetics, determine the effectiveness of the medication. This finding offers an alternative explanation to the cancer stem-cell hypothesis and holds promise for designing more effective anti-cancer treatments.
A study found a microRNA gene, miR-96, associated with progressive hearing loss in humans and mice. The mutation disrupts the development of sensory hair cells, leading to dramatic loss of hearing.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine developed a machine that can analyze tiny blood samples for cancer-associated proteins, detecting subtle changes in protein modifications. The technique may provide a faster and less invasive way to track solid tumors and monitor treatment response.
Researchers have proposed a novel optical clock concept that enables more stable clocks, sub-natural linewidth laser spectroscopy, and long coherence time lasers. The lasing behavior of the active optical clock is described by the modified Schawlow-Townes linewidth formula, which narrows the linewidth due to collective emission from ga...
Scientists have developed a new method to create safe and effective embryonic-like stem cells using tiny molecules called microRNAs. This breakthrough technology eliminates the risks associated with traditional DNA-based methods, making it a promising step towards regenerative medicine.