Palmitic acid promotes colonic inflammation and further facilitates c-Myc transcriptional activation
It is well acknowledged that inflammation promotes colon tumorigenesis, and we also confirmed the c-Myc activation during azoxymethane…
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Clustering and a conformational switch drive activation of the mammalian receptor tyrosine kinase ROS1
Lemmon, M. A. & Schlessinger, J. Cell signaling by receptor tyrosine kinases. Cell 141, 1117–1134 (2010).
Tomuleasa, C. et al. Therapeutic advances of targeting receptor tyrosine kinases in…
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Giant Pythons Once Roamed Prehistoric Taiwan
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The largest snakes in the world, pythons, are found in Africa, Southeast Asia,…
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Here’s What the Whiskers on an Elephant’s Trunk Do
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Have you ever wondered how an elephant can pick up something as delicate as a…
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Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a new study shows. The ability of these cancer cells to adapt quickly and toggle between biological responses…
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Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ingredients for shampoos and conditioners. Published in ACS Omega, early tests show that a fruit-algae…
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This Forest Rodent Serves as a Reservoir for the Deadly Mpox Virus
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They may not know it, but the animals in Taï National Park, Côte d’Ivoire…
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How hibernating hamsters could help astronauts
With the freezing temperatures that have recently pummeled parts of the…
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Destructive Meningitis Cases Highlight an Emerging Pathogen
A new report in NEJM Evidence has highlighted two cases of destructive meningitis that occurred in infants. These cases were due to severe infections with a bacterium called Paenibacillus, which is normally a…
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Destructive Meningitis Cases Highlight an Emerging Pathogen
A new report in NEJM Evidence has highlighted two cases of destructive meningitis that occurred in infants. These cases were due to severe infections with a bacterium called Paenibacillus, which is normally a…
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