A study published in Nature Communications reveals a cellular signaling pathway that promotes heart cell survival. The Mst1-FoxO1-C/EBP-β interaction stimulates protective mechanisms in cardiac myocytes, potentially paving the way for new therapies.
SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 5, 2024
Researchers discovered that phospholipase C zeta (PLCZ1) promotes calcium oscillations in egg activation, but its nuclear translocation differs among species. Additionally, a study showed that exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can disrupt reproductive markers in rats and their grand offspring.
SourceSociety for the Study of Reproduction·JournalBiology of Reproduction·DateMay 24, 2008