Cancer is tricky. It hides and fights back. But scientists are on the hunt for new ways to beat it. They are looking at tiny molecules. These molecules might be able to target cancer stem cells. These are the cells that make cancer come back. The goal is to stop cancer from returning. Scientists ar
NARFL is a small protein that plays a big role in keeping blood vessels healthy. It's part of a group that helps build other proteins. Without it, things go wrong, and blood vessels can't work right. This can lead to serious problems, even in babies still growing in the womb. In fish and mice, when
Researchers dug into how certain markers in the blood might hint at heart trouble. They focused on two things: ferritin and glutathione peroxidase 4 (Gpx4), which are tied to a process called ferroptosis. This process is linked to cell damage and death. The study looked at 396 people with coronary
People often wonder how exercise helps the body. It turns out tiny molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) play a big role. These miRNAs help control a special type of cell death called ferroptosis. This cell death happens when too much iron builds up and causes damage. miRNAs can target important prote
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious condition that affects many people with diabetes. One of the key issues in DKD is something called ferroptosis, a type of cell damage caused by iron. Scientists have been looking into how to stop this damage and found that a protein called Glutathione Perox
Cancer treatments are always looking for new tricks. One promising method is photothermal therapy (PTT). It uses light to heat up and kill cancer cells. But there are some problems. Light doesn't go deep into the body. Also, cancer cells can get used to the heat. Scientists have found a clever solut
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a skin condition that mostly shows up in older people. It's often seen together with other health issues like heart problems and autoimmune diseases. But here's something interesting: scientists are now looking into how a process called ferroptosis might play a role in BP.
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It is well-known that iron plays a role in how COPD affects the body. This is because of a process called ferroptosis, a type of cell death that depends on iron. Several molecules are involv
A recent discovery has shed light on a new way to tackle diseases linked to a process called ferroptosis. This process involves the death of cells due to iron overload and oxidative stress. Scientists have found a compound, known as 428, which might hold the key to fighting these diseases. 428 is a
Cigarette smoke from heat-not-burn products, which are marketed as safer alternatives, can still harm the body. This is because they contain chemicals that can damage cells in the blood vessels. These chemicals are called alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. They are found in the smoke of
