All articles tagged with #lab study
Scientists report a novel mechanical cancer-killing approach dubbed the molecular jackhammer, which uses aminocyanine dyes activated by near-infrared light to tear apart cancer cell membranes, achieving about 99% destruction in lab cultures and curing roughly half of melanoma mouse models; ongoing work aims to broaden cancer targets with reduced toxicity, but human trials are not yet underway.
In a laboratory study, the inexpensive anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin reduced replication of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in human airway cells after infection, while aspirin showed no effect, suggesting a potential antiviral angle but not yet clinical evidence and requiring more research before RSV treatment use.
Researchers have discovered that some human neurons take years to reach maturity, much slower than equivalent cells in a mouse, due to an epigenetic 'braking' effect. This finding could allow scientists to accelerate the study of older brain cells in a lab setting, potentially advancing research in neuronal maturation.