Cell Death

Study reveals TCM-Based strategies for ferroptosis modulation

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Innovative insights into the role of ferroptosis, a unique form of programmed cell death, are reshaping the landscape of disease treatment. This growing field highlights how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can effectively modulate ferroptosis, offering novel therapeutic approaches for various conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and organ injuries. The powerful bioactive compounds in … Read more

New mechanism uncovered to combat therapy-resistant cancer cells

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One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer is therapy resistance. An international research team has now discovered a mechanism that opens up new treatment strategies for tumors in which conventional chemotherapeutic agents have reached their limits. “Cytotoxic agents from nature lead to an increased incorporation of polyunsaturated fatty acids into the membrane of cancer … Read more

Exercise offers hope in the Alzheimer’s battle

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Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer’s, new research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder. Published in the journal Brain Research, the study highlights how physical … Read more

Study reveals why H5N1 flu cases today are less severe than historic outbreaks

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New findings reveal how contemporary H5N1 avian flu viruses adapt to suppress human immune responses, leading to milder illness but underscoring the importance of vigilant monitoring for future risks. Dispatch: Comparison of Contemporary and Historic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Replication in Human Lung Organoids. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Credit: NIAID and CDC In a recent study … Read more