Spotlight: Cells
Cheating death: How cancer cells escape
In a groundbreaking study, researchers including ASU’s Judith Klein-Seetharaman have identified a dual role in the intricate dance of…
ASU researchers develop DNA nanodevice for targeted cancer, disease treatment
A research team led by ASU Professor Hao Yan has developed a DNA nanodevice that can selectively target cancer cells and deliver specific…
ASU study: Mutations in critical gene may steer health outcomes in breast cancer
Despite enormous progress, breast cancer remains elusive, perplexing and, often, deadly. The disease can emerge due to a complex interplay of factors, including lifestyle, environment, aging and genetic predisposition.
Biodesign in the news
Health experts issue warning to anyone drinking out of plastic water bottle
Experts revealed that when bottled water heats up, chemicals from the plastic can get into the water including BPA and phthalates which can be harmful if consumed.
Read on mirror.co.ukWhich U.S. universities were granted the most utility patents in 2023?
Arizona State University announced that it had risen to No. 7 among the world’s top universities for U.S. utility patents issued in 2023.
Read on hispanicengineer.comLinking Fasting to Health and the Gut Microbiome
Biodesign researcher Alex Mohr discusses a trial comparing various calorie-restricted diets on the gut microbiome and overall health measures.
Read on the-scientist.comCorn flour for cholesterol: how a simple dietary change can boost metabolic health
A recent trial conducted has found that consuming refined corn flour and corn bran in foods can lower LDL cholesterol by up to 13%.
Read on nutraceuticalbusinessreview.comResearch shows how RNA ‘junk’ controls our genes
Using this data, scientists can make improved predictions of how small RNA molecules (miRNAs) interact with genes to control their activity.
Read on innovations-report.comHigh-throughput single-cell transcriptomics of bacteria using combinatorial barcoding
Authors demonstrate microbial split-pool ligation transcriptomics, which enables high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing of bacteria, without requiring specialized equipment.
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