Study finds cancer cells gravitate toward mechanical ‘sweet spot’ environments July 12, 2022 -- An international team of researchers, led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineers, has discovered that cancer cells invade the body based on the stiffness of their environment, providing a new understanding of how cancer spreads and the potential for improvements to future treatments.Read More
Researchers identify which mice not to use for sickle cell disease studies July 11, 2022 -- Researchers in Memphis, TN, have learned why certain mice die when testing new gene-based therapies for sickle cell disease and encourage scientists to carefully consider the genetics of the mice they are using to study human diseases.Read More
Researchers develop 'wise counsel' for biological systems July 11, 2022 -- Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology created Machine Learning Guided Experimental Trials for Improvement of Systems, a modular software system for optimizing biological systems.Read More
Mini kidneys reveal secrets of tuberous sclerosis complex July 7, 2022 -- Researchers from Ottawa, Ontario have discovered which cells cause tumors in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex by creating genetically engineered kidney organoids, or “mini kidneys” grown from human tissue.Read More
Researchers find how EGFR sends signals into cells, could help cancer drug design July 6, 2022 -- Chemists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have revealed how the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) changes its shape when it binds to its target and how those changes trigger cells to grow and proliferate. Their insights into EGFR could help researchers design new cancer drugs that target this protein.Read More