An Old Drug's New Mission: Deflate Cancer Risk
Breast cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers among women worldwide. Statistics show that over 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, with about one-tenth ...
Brain SOS: The Hidden Start of Hypertension
Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension? Even more alarming is that people with hypertension have a 1.2 to 1.5 times higher risk of developing cognitive impairment ...
How Microglia and Astrocytes Shape Synapse Remodeling
In a new study, a research team led by Dr. Dorothy P. Schafer and Dr. Travis E. Faust of the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine explains how two distinct cell types in the ...
How Synaptic Priming Could Transform Antidepressant Therapy?
Ketamine and dexketamine rapidly relieve depression, with effects occurring within hours of a single dose and their effects often persisting for days to weeks after drug elimination. They are not ...
GEN: Top 20 R&D Spenders among Life Science Companies
Like pharmaceutical companies, life science tool and technology companies are also experiencing a wave of cost spiral and consolidation in recent years. Among these top 20 companies on this year's ...
Announcement Dates Set for the 2015 Nobel Prizes
According to the Nobel Prize's official website, this year's laureates, including researchers, authors, and peace advocates who, as envisioned by Alfred Nobel, have brought the greatest benefit to ...
Top 25 Biotech Companies of 2015
Recently, GEN released a "Top 25 Biotech Companies of 2015" list, according to the market value of the enterprise; data source is based on the company issued securities market until September 8 as ...
Astrocytes: The Secret Boosters of Long-Term Memory Stability!
Memory is a highly unstable part of our brains. Certain experiences that are crucial for survival, carry strong emotional weight, and are frequently repeated can form lasting memories through unique ...
Groundbreaking Skeletal Muscle Organoid Combat Aging-Related Muscle Loss
With aging, many people notice a gradual decline in muscle strength, making lifting heavy objects and climbing stairs difficult. This can be an early sign of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia, an age-related ...
Embracing Extra Pounds: The Surprising Role of Leptin in Cancer Fighting!
Aging is a major risk factor for many cancers, with patients aged 65 and older accounting for 60% of newly diagnosed cancers. Aging leads to T cell immune remodeling, which contributes to poor ...