Researchers identify molecular brake that regulates synaptic maturation
Neuroscience

Researchers identify molecular brake that regulates synaptic maturation

Researchers at VIB-KU Leuven shed light on an unusual signaling pathway that orchestrates synaptic structure and function during brain development.

Researchers develop model that predicts onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscience

Researchers develop model that predicts onset of Alzheimer’s disease

Transgene-free genome editing in poplar trees: a step toward sustainable forestry 
Plant Biology

Transgene-free genome editing in poplar trees: a step toward sustainable forestry 

“The key innovation,” says Prof. Boerjan, “is that the gene-editing tool does its job and then disappears without leaving a genetic trace behind.”

Blocking chemokine receptor increases effectiveness of glucocorticoids in multiple myeloma treatment
Medical Biotechnology

Blocking chemokine receptor increases effectiveness of glucocorticoids in multiple myeloma treatment

Inhibiting CCR1 can reverse glucocorticoid resistance, offering a new strategy to improve myeloma treatment

Improving melanoma treatment by blocking an enzyme
Cancer Biology

Improving melanoma treatment by blocking an enzyme

Study shows HPGDS plays a key role in immunotherapy resistance

Scientists create protein ‘seeds’ that trigger key pathological features of ALS and frontotemporal dementia
Neuroscience

Scientists create protein ‘seeds’ that trigger key pathological features of ALS and frontotemporal dementia

Reprogramming immune cells to improve cancer treatment
Cancer Biology

Reprogramming immune cells to improve cancer treatment

Scientists at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology and their collaborators demonstrated a remarkable ability to boost the immune system's fight against cancer

New insights into plant growth
Plant Biology

New insights into plant growth

Asymmetric distribution of brassinosteroids after mitotic cell division

A new view on 300 million years of brain evolution
Neuroscience, Computational Biology

A new view on 300 million years of brain evolution

Scientists use deep learning to compare gene regulation in different cell types of human and chicken brains

New study uncovers mechanisms of bacterial dormancy involving protein aggregation
Microbiology

New study uncovers mechanisms of bacterial dormancy involving protein aggregation

Researchers revealed a mechanism involving protein aggregation that allows bacteria to enter a dormant state

Specific types of liver immune cells are required to deal with injury
Immunity & Inflammation

Specific types of liver immune cells are required to deal with injury

Liver immune cells are not static following an injury, as previously thought, but they adapt to the new microenvironment and participate in tissue repair

Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions
Neuroscience

Research reveals unique features of brain cells linked to neurodevelopmental conditions

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