UCLA scientists have characterized the structure and function of a key survival protein in breast cancer cells that helps ...

The microbe Pyrodictium abyssi is an archaeon—a member of what's known as the third domain of life—and an extremophile. It ...

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that protects nerve cells from premature cell death, providing the first molecular ...

Researchers have identified how a single mutation in the GPX4 enzyme causes neurons to undergo ferroptosis, leading to severe early-onset dementia.

New ultra-detailed imaging exposes the hidden structure and behavior of chromatin condensates — and hints at how their ...

We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints ...

Background Chronic stress is a known risk factor for cancer metastasis. However, the underlying mechanisms, particularly ...

Your skin can reveal secrets about your liver's health. Subtle changes like yellowing, persistent itching without a rash, or unusual palm redness may ...

A thermoplastic form of chitosan retains biological activity, enabling molded biodegradable plastics that store enzymes or ...

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood ...