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
Larger animals have many more cells than smaller ones. Why don’t they get cancer a lot more often?
ASU researchers challenge Peto’s Paradox with a decade long study showing that larger animals do die from cancer more often than smaller ones.
Read on kjzz.orgThe Edison Awards announces Michael M. Crow as 2025 Achievement Award Honoree
ASU’s President Dr. Michael M. Crow is 2025’s Edison Achievement Award Honoree for his transformative leadership in higher education.
Read on apnews.comHealth 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.
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