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Researchers have developed a fluorescent imaging technique that allows them to visualize the actions of key enzymes in cancer, genetic disorders, and kidney disease. The research focuses on heparanase, an essential human enzyme. Heparanase dysfunction is linked to the development. . . Read More

In a recent study, researchers reported the discovery of a new antibiotic named pseudouridimycin, which they found by screening microbes from soil samples. The new compound proved effective against a broad spectrum of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a test tube, and it also. . . Read More

Small animals such as rodents are indispensable models for preclinical and basic science research. Seeing inside their entire bodies with high spatial and time resolution could provide insights into biological processes, advancing studies of human disease and drug development. In. . . Read More

The gut has a lot to tell us about our health. However, it is difficult to access this information. As an alternative to invasive and costly procedures like colonoscopies, researchers are looking at using live, engineered bacteria to diagnose and treat diseases such as. . . Read More

A new topical drug can penetrate and tan laboratory samples of human skin in a dish without any exposure to the sun’s damaging rays. Researchers hope it will lead to the development of a lotion or cream that could protect fair-skinned people and others with sunlight sensitivity. . . Read More