Research News & Publications

Boat-shaped membrane protein offers novel solution for working in the cell membrane

07/21/2017

Novel boat-shaped membrane protein provides an architectural solution for PlsC and likely thousands of other enzymes that work within the cell membrane.
Definitive genomic study reveals alterations driving most medulloblastoma brain tumors

07/19/2017

Landmark study of the most common pediatric brain tumor reveals new cancer genes and lays the foundation to expand precision medicine.
Engineered yeast yields insight into machinery of deadly brain tumor

07/18/2017

Researchers offer clues on how mutations in the histone H3 cripple DNA replication and genomic instability, which contribute to development of high-grade glioma.
Newly identified genetic marker may help detect high-risk flu patients

07/17/2017

Researchers have identified a possible genetic marker of influenza severity and evidence it affects the supply of killer T cells that help fight the infection.
Predicting the fertility costs of cancer treatment

07/06/2017

Progress reported in identifying childhood cancer patients who are most likely to benefit from fertility preservation measures.
Genomic analysis of key acute leukemia will likely yield new therapies

07/03/2017

Landmark study of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) reveals new mutations and drug development targets.
Too old to learn a new language? Maybe not, hints new research

06/29/2017

The brain chemical adenosine may one day help adults learn language or music more easily.
Researchers chart pathway to 'rejuvenating' immune cells to fight cancers

06/28/2017

Enhanced immunotherapies against cancer and viral infections may be on the horizon thanks to a new strategy to combat T cell exhaustion.
Learning the rules of a serious game

06/21/2017

Researchers have cracked the code for understanding how T cells recognize antigens that signal particular threats – and put it all in a useful algorithm
Researchers identify a key controller of biological machinery in cell’s ‘antenna’

06/06/2017

Discovery of new molecular control switches for cellular machinery offers invaluable new research pathways for understanding and treating diseases.