Things Worth Noting
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a promising new cancer therapy using CRISPR activation to turn ordinary white fat cells—taken from liposuction—into energy-burning beige fat cells. These engineered cells are highly efficient at consuming glucose and fatty acids, directly competing with nearby or distant tumors for vital nutrients and effectively starving […]
Turritopsis dohrnii, the immortal jellyfish, can reverse its life cycle from adult medusa back to a juvenile polyp, essentially achieving biological immortality. Found in temperate and tropical waters, this jellyfish can reset its development in response to stress, such as starvation or injury, through a process called transdifferentiation. Its ability to avoid aging and regenerate […]
Japan’s groundbreaking research in tooth regeneration offers hope for regrowing teeth, potentially revolutionizing dentistry. Scientists, led by Dr. Katsu Takahashi in Osaka, target the USAG-1 protein with an antibody to stimulate dormant tooth buds, promoting natural tooth growth. Animal studies on mice and ferrets showed success, leading to human trials starting in 2024 at Kyoto […]