A new study has uncovered how genetic changes accumulate slowly in blood stem cells throughout life and how they are likely responsible for the dramatic change in blood production after the age of 70. Age-related change in human hematopoiesis causes reduced regenerative capacity, cytopenias, immune dysfunction, and increased risk of blood cancer. However, the reason […]
There are viruses that can selectively infect and replicate in tumor cells, they are known as oncolytic viruses, and are found in nature or can be genetically engineered. As they replicate, they can disintegrate and kill infected tumor cells, the cells burst and the proteins and antigens released can be recognized by the immune system, […]
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound isolated from the roots of Curcuma longa, from which turmeric is prepared and used widely as a coloring agent, food additive, and traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. For decades curcumin and related bioactive curcuminoids have been the center of interest in scientific studies worldwide into their therapeutic potential. One of […]
Researchers have applied a novel stem cell model to map disease risk variants in human neurons, which could help increase our knowledge of the biological mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. For the study, the team used a cellular model designed to enable future researchers to elucidate the disease mechanisms involving genome-wide […]
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Some common symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. […]
What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency? Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a type of ovarian dysfunction characterized by menstrual disorder, ovarian atrophy, decreased sexual life, and decreased fertility in women between puberty and 40 years of age. Is a condition that can seriously affect female reproductive health and endocrine balance, and is one of the main […]