Imposter cells weaken immune responses
Researchers identified immune cell imposters that are responsible for immune evasion in pancreatic cancer.
Articles by Kristel Tjandra, PhD
A spoonful of oleogel helps the medicine go down
Scientists developed a gel formulation that makes swallowing medicines easier.
Martyr microbes protect the pack by sensing a viral attack
Bacteria can stop a viral infection by an act of altruistic suicide.
The paradox of anti-inflammatory drugs
New data suggest that an alternative mode of action may be at play for NSAIDs
A potential new target for developing antibiotics
A new understanding of one enzyme’s role in assembling a key macromolecule in the bacterial cell wall takes a step toward overcoming antibiotic resistance.
A sex hormone may help reverse liver damage
Scientists found that the Kisspeptin hormone activates enzymes that stop lipid formation in the mouse liver, suggesting that it has potential as a drug target for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
A contact lens with nano-scale needles for drug delivery
Silicon nanoneedles loaded with ocular drugs hold potential to replace invasive injections to the eye.
A dopamine kick switches non-REM to REM sleep
Sleep may seem like a mindless activity, but what goes on in the brain when we sleep suggests otherwise.
