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Understanding how oxygen is delivered to tissues at the microscopic level

Researchers at Kyushu University developed a new mathematical model that simulates oxygen transport by red blood cells through tiny blood vessels and their delivery to surrounding tissues. The findings show that RBCs can naturally adjust the amount of oxygen released based on local requirements.

SourceKyushu University·JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 28, 2026

Intestinal surface cells pull rather than push

Cells on the intestinal surface are replaced every few days due to pulling forces that determine which cells are weakest and need to leave. Weakened cells are removed from the intestine due to disrupted tug-of-war behavior, leading to inflammation and disease.

SourceHubrecht Institute·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2025
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Unlocking proteostasis: A new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's

Researchers have discovered a nucleolar complex that plays a pivotal role in maintaining cellular health through protein homeostasis, allowing for the dramatic reduction of toxic effects of Alzheimer's-causing proteins. This breakthrough offers hope for new therapies to slow or prevent neurodegenerative diseases, promoting healthy aging.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Cell Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2025

Synchronization between the central circadian clock and the circadian clocks of tissues preserves their functioning and prevents ageing

Researchers have discovered that synchronization between the central circadian clock and peripheral clocks in muscle and skin is crucial for maintaining tissue function and preventing degenerative processes associated with aging. Time-restricted feeding can partially replace the central clock and enhance the autonomy of the muscle cloc...

SourceInstitute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)·JournalScience·DateMay 2, 2024
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New MRI technology: a non-invasive look at iron balance

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking MRI technology that non-invasively assesses brain iron homeostasis, shedding light on its role in normal brain function, aging, and disease. The technology offers sensitivity to changes in iron mobilization capacity and can differentiate between tumor tissue and healthy tissue.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 12, 2023

Unraveling the link between obesity, diabetes, and endotrophin

A groundbreaking study by UNIST researchers reveals that high levels of endotrophin in fat cells disrupt autophagy, leading to inflammation and insulin resistance. Inhibiting ATG7 protein function or neutralizing endotrophin shows promise as a potential treatment for obesity-related metabolic diseases.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalMetabolism·DateSep 7, 2023
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Aging alters pancreatic circadian rhythm

Researchers discovered that aging alters the pancreas's circadian rhythm by reorganizing its transcriptome. The study found that fibroblasts play a crucial role in regulating this reorganization, which affects the organ's resilience to aging-related pathologies.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateSep 5, 2023

Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of progeria

Researchers investigated hepatic hydrogen sulfide production in a mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) and found reduced H2S levels in RC-fed mice, with partial rescue on high-fat diet. This study suggests that accelerated aging in HGPS may be partially explained by reduced hepatic H2S levels.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2023

Double agents: How stomach stem cells change allegiance upon injury

A molecular switch, p57, enables stomach stem cells to change allegiance from normal digestion to injury response, potentially leading to new treatments for gastric pathologies. The study's findings suggest that p57 is a key regulator of reserve stem cell state in gastric chief cells.

SourceIMBA- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences·JournalCell Stem Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 5, 2022

Taking a closer look into fibroblasts in the central nervous system

Researchers developed new method to visualize CNS fibroblasts and their intercellular interactions in the CNS. The technique provides a detailed picture of CNS fibroblasts, including their location, size, morphology, and gene/protein expression patterns.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateApr 6, 2022
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Shining a light on protein aggregation in Parkinson’s disease

A novel system to control protein aggregation in a model of Parkinson’s disease suggests that aggregation of alpha-synuclein plays a critical role in disrupting neuronal homeostasis and triggering neurodegeneration. Light treatment led to formation of Lewy body-like aggregates, neurodegeneration, and Parkinson-like motor deficits in mice.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 22, 2022

Astrocyte networks in the mouse brain control spatial learning and memory

A study found that intact astrocyte networks are essential for neural homeostasis, synaptic plasticity, and spatial cognitive abilities in adult mice. Disrupting these networks impairs spatial learning and memory due to altered neuronal excitability and compromised synaptic transmission.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalCell Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 8, 2022

Researchers shed new light on mechanical regulation of epithelial tissue homeostasis

A team of scientists has investigated the impact of mechanical properties on epithelial tissues, finding that extracellular matrix stiffness dictates self-patterning and growth. The study's findings suggest a complex relationship between cell density and motility, with implications for aging and diagnostics of medical pathologies.

SourceRuđer Bošković Institute·JournalPhysical Review X·DateOct 1, 2021
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Comprehensive description of the human tissue virome in healthy individuals

Researchers have comprehensively described the human tissue virome atlas using next-generation sequencing technology. They detected 39 viral species in somatic tissues from 547 individuals and found associations between virus infection and human gene expression and disease onset.

SourceThe Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalBMC Biology·DateJul 21, 2020
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JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 10, 2011

Scientists discover a pro-survival mechanism in skin cancer cells, which may lead to new therapeutic targets. Researchers also develop a method to generate hyaline cartilage using adult skin cells.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 10, 2011