Folding helpers organize themselves into specialized units in our cells Piecework: Biologists have discovered that small factories exist in our cells where amino acid chains are folded into functional proteins like an assembly line. According to the researchers, the already known helper proteins, which transform the newly produced proteins into their 3D form, are organized into previously unknown specialized units: droplet-like condensates. If these "factories" are missing, t

How "normal" medications pave the way for pathogens Unexpectedly common side effect: Not only antibiotics, but also a surprisingly large number of other classes of active ingredients weaken our intestinal flora and thus the natural protective function of the intestine. As a result, pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella can more easily colonize there, as researchers report in "Nature." These side effects of common medications have so far been overlooked, but should be taken i

Antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus indicate risk of multiple sclerosis Biomarker discovered: A new blood test can detect the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) years before the first symptoms appear. The test measures the level of antibodies that bind both the body's own structures and the Epstein-Barr virus, which serve as indicators of MS. This could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment in the future, delaying or preventing the onset of the neurodegenerati

Surgical robots can also perform complex tasks autonomously Learning AI surgeon: A newly developed surgical robot can surgically remove a gallbladder without the assistance of human surgeons. The AI ​​system learned this through videos of operations and targeted feedback during practice surgeries. This allowed the robot surgeon to develop its skills similar to that of a young doctor. The innovative surgical robot can now operate independently and reacts confidently even to un

"Art" from Cancer Cells Wins Endocrine Images Art Competition This bright pink and blue image could probably hang in a modern art museum. But this "art" was created by Mother Nature: It shows cells of an aggressive thyroid cancer subtype. They were brought to light by endocrinologist Sriram Gubbi. The Endocrine Society has now awarded him first place in the Endocrine Images Art Competition for his spectacular photograph. This pink-blue explosion of color shows malignant cance

암 환자의 경우 특히 폐에서 전이가 발생하는 경우가 많다. 그 이유 중 하나는 폐에서 흔히 발견되는 아미노산 아스파르트산염이며, 생의학 과학자들이 발견한 바와 같이 복잡한 메커니즘을 통해 암세포가 쉽게 정착할 수 있도록 해준다.