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'Zombie Cells' Expose a Hidden Weakness That Could Slow Aging
By : Janani R, Researchers have identified acid ceramidase as a potential weakness in aging "zombie cells," showing that the enzyme can make these cells more susceptible to ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death. The discovery could pave the....
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Scientists Identify Where DNA First Unzips
By : Janani R, DNA replication begins with a precise opening point where the double helix first separates. Researchers have identified this initial site and uncovered a helicase gate that may release one DNA strand, offering new insight into how cells.....
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White Blood Cell Discovery May Unlock Future Cancer Therapies
By : Janani R, Researchers have identified a protein and signaling pathway that could help overcome the developmental block preventing certain leukemia cells from maturing. Targeting this mechanism may offer a new strategy for treating....
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Scientists Engineer Gut Bacteria to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
By : Janani R, Researchers have engineered gut bacteria to help trigger immune responses against pancreatic tumors in animal models. Pancreatic cancer is especially challenging because tumors often create an immune-suppressing environment....