Uncovering Disparities that Impact Heart Health

About 40 million adults in the United States take statin drugs to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. The drugs, which lower levels of LDL cholesterol, are considered safe for most people, and for many, their potential benefits are high. Many people who might benefit from statins, however, aren’t taking them. Graduate student … […] Continue reading → Uncovering Disparities that Impact Heart Health Continue reading → Uncovering Disparities that Impact Heart Health

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Finding Inspiration for Drug Development in Metabolic Regulators

The metabolic pathways that shape how our bodies use nutrients and energy are under constant adjustment, with metabolites pay a key role in managing their function and activity. There are thousands of metabolites inside our cells, and surprisingly little is known about how most of them interact with other cellular components, even though when these interactions with proteins are disrupted, it can leave us more vulnerable to disease. Continue reading → Finding Inspiration for Drug Development in Metabolic Regulators

Transferred Mitochondria Accumulate Reactive Oxygen Species, Promoting Proliferation

Cancer cells don’t act on their own. Their behavior is influenced by neighboring cells, which sometimes help them grow and spread. For instance, immune cells called macrophages patrol the body, engulfing and destroying potential threats. But when they interact with tumors, they can often produce signals that drive the disease. Continue reading → Transferred Mitochondria Accumulate Reactive Oxygen Species, Promoting Proliferation