A Single Metabolite Can Promote Tissue Regeneration and Delay Ageing

Uridine has been identified as a pro-regenerative metabolite, presenting new avenues for metabolic intervention in tissue regeneration and ageing.

A New Light-Sensitive Way to Control Parathyroid Hormone Secretion for the Prevention of Bone Loss

By utilising optogenetics, this team of researchers demonstrate a way to control parathyroid hormone secretion to prevent bone loss.

Chronic Liver Damage Can Cause Bone Loss Too

Researchers have established the mechanism behind bone loss caused by chronic liver injury that might lead to the development of therapeutic drugs for hepatic bone disease.

Body Temperature Is More Important in Longevity Than Metabolism

For a particular metabolic rate, having a lower body temperature would extend your lifespan.

Evidence for Catechu’s Traditional Use to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

In this study, a team of researchers uncover the mechanism behind catechu’s hypoglycaemic effect.

Novel Intracellular Polymerisation Method for Precise Tumour Treatment

A novel intracellular polymerisation-based “prodrug” system can reduce tumour growth and metastasis while leaving main organs unaffected.

Strategies for Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment

A group of scientists has identified the role of progesterone in advanced prostate cancer and found a potential therapeutic target to suppress the generation of progesterone.

Revolutionary 3D Bioprinting Platform Outperforms Traditional Techniques

The new bioprinting system can print cells from all directions on complex-shaped blood vessel scaffolds.