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Can mini organs help predict breast tumors’ response to therapy

Researchers developed a method to predict how different types of breast cancer will respond to treatment using lab-grown mini tumors. The organoids mimicked a tumor's response to treatment and identified candidate combination therapies for cancers that don't respond to standard treatment.

SourceUniversity of California San Francisco Medical Center·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 11, 2026
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Unlocking the secrets of individual cells one molecule at a time

Scientists from the University of Osaka have created a technique that captures cell-by-cell diversity within tissues with unprecedented precision and stability. This method has the potential to provide new insights into disease research and treatment by analyzing changes in cell chemistry.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 7, 2026

A heat sensor for living cells

Researchers at Harvard's SEAS have developed a highly sensitive calorimeter that can detect metabolic heat signals on the order of 100 picowatts in living cells. The device tracks the growth of small populations of bacteria in real-time, including monitoring how bacterial growth changes in response to different antibiotics.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2026
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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UT MD Anderson shares latest research breakthroughs

Researchers at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center have made significant advancements in cancer care, including the development of a targeted RAS inhibitor therapy for pancreatic cancer and a biomarker of chemotherapy resistance in relapsed lung cancer. The studies also explore the tumor microenvironment of triple-negative breast cancer and i...

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateMay 14, 2026

Study may help predict response to chemotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers developed a 13-gene panel and machine learning model to predict TNBC patient responses to chemotherapy, identifying macrophage subtypes associated with treatment outcomes. The study provides novel insights into the gene-expression programs and tumor microenvironment of early-stage triple-negative breast cancer.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalNature·DateMay 13, 2026

Information processing in cells at the edge of jamming

An international team, led by Göttingen University, investigates how molecular crowding influences enzyme working efficiencies and signalling pathways within cells. The project aims to understand the role of cytoplasm's physical properties in controlling chemical reaction rates.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·DateMay 7, 2026

From cells to smart gels: momentum in motion

Professor Timo Betz's project aims to develop synthetic materials that mimic key behaviors of living cells, including self-organization and physical adaptation. By studying the mechanical properties of living cells, he will recreate part of the cell's interior in a synthetic way.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·DateMar 31, 2026
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Scientists identify pre-cancerous states in seemingly normal aging tissues

Researchers developed a technology to map pre-malignant gene mutations and their effects in solid tissues, finding over half of cells contained clonal driver mutations. The study used esophageal tissue samples from six older adults, discovering NOTCH1 and TP53 driver mutations that induced clonal overgrowth and impaired cell development.

SourceWeill Cornell Medicine·JournalCancer Discovery·DateJan 15, 2026

Rhythm contains important information for the cell

Cells use a complex rhythm to respond to different types of stress, such as starvation or salt stress, with insulin-driven protein DAF-16 acting as a key regulator. The research may contribute to understanding diseases like diabetes and cancer, as well as aging.

SourceAMOLF·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 13, 2026

Mini-organs reveal how the cervix defends itself

Researchers at Aarhus University used mini-organs to show that cervical epithelial cells actively detect and combat infections, with uninfected cells becoming immune-active. This discovery opens opportunities for mucosal vaccines and targeted treatments against STIs and infertility.

SourceAarhus University·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 3, 2025

How immune cells communicate

A team of researchers developed a technology that allows them to measure millions of cell-to-cell interactions quickly and affordably. The study shows that this approach can help predict how patients will respond to immunotherapies, laying the foundation for more personalized treatments.

SourceMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association·JournalNature Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Uncovering how cells allocate space to make way for new growth

Researchers developed a systems approach to measuring organelle changes in living cells as they grow. The study found that certain organelles grow faster than others and that the vacuole plays a key role in buffering the cell against randomness.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalCell Systems·DateJun 6, 2025

AACR: MD Anderson’s John Weinstein elected Fellow of the AACR Academy

John N. Weinstein, MD, PhD, chair of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been elected Fellow of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy. He made significant contributions to advancing our knowledge of molecular profiles of cancer through multi-omic studies and data analysis.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·DateApr 18, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

ACE-ing protein detection in single cells

A new DNA-powered signal amplification technology called ACE significantly enhances the sensitivity of mass cytometry, enabling the detection of multiple proteins in single cells. This breakthrough allows researchers to investigate complex biological processes and study immune cell functions with unprecedented depth.

SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2024

B cell response after influenza vaccine in young and older adults

Researchers found a quantitative difference in B cell response following vaccination between young and older adults, with younger adults mounting a stronger clonal response and older adults having more activated B cells. This study provides insights into the age-related differences in B cell vaccine response and may lead to the develop...

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateOct 10, 2023

Why men are at higher risk from COVID-19

Researchers at Osaka University found that male patients with COVID-19 have a faster loss of circulating Treg cells, leading to dysregulated antibody responses. Females, on the other hand, have higher levels of these cells, which may help protect them from infection.

SourceOsaka University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2023
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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New technologies revealing cross-cutting breakdowns in Alzheimer’s disease

MIT scientists use single-cell profiling to analyze the cellular function of brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, identifying five main areas of disruption. The study reveals specific molecular programs and gene regulation changes that could lead to valuable biomarkers and therapeutic interventions.

SourcePicower Institute at MIT·JournalNature Neuroscience·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 2, 2023

CAPITAL: A major advance in single-cell RNA data analysis

Researchers at Osaka University have developed a computational tool called CAPITAL that can carry out accurate comparative analysis of complex single-cell sequencing datasets. The tool uses a pseudotime trajectory approach to align and compare cells along hypothetical paths reflecting their progress through transitional processes.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 17, 2022
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.