An illustration of the intron endonuclease cutting the DNA of a competing virus and disrupting its reproduction. Credit: Pogliano Labs, UC San Diego Strange bits of DNA hidden in the genomes of all living things have historically been ignored because they seemed to play no role in the fight for survival, researchers thought. These bits … Read more
A groundbreaking treatment uses nutrient-based nanomedicines to reactivate dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells, effectively halting the growth of melanomas. This new method could transform cancer treatment by combining tyrosine nanocells with laser therapy to rapidly eradicate cancer and prevent its recurrence. Reactivating dormant metabolic pathways in cancer cells may help fight cancer. An international … Read more
New research at Arizona State University examines the evolution and function of the TRPM8 protein, with the goal of developing non-addictive painkillers that avoid side effects of temperature regulation, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of chronic pain. The detection of menthol predates the sensation of cold, suggesting separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished. This differentiation … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product warning about counterfeit semaglutides, the type of drugs used in some countries to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. The alert concerns three counterfeit consignments of semaglutide class medicines (of the specific brand Ozempic), which were delivered in October 2023 in Brazil, in October 2023 … Read more
Angela Dimmer from Bristol has “completely changed her life” after giving up just one habit and now enjoys working out at the gym and taking long walks Angela weighed more than 17 stone at her heaviest(Suitable for press agency) A great-grandmother, 78, has told how she lost six stone and “totally changed” her life after … Read more