Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
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Researchers find that reducing mitochondrial protein production in some animals can increase lifespan by activating a protective stress response.
The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
Artificially induced bacterial infections in mosquitoes could reduce the spread of malaria-causing parasites.
Hybrid viruses derived from an H5N1 bird flu strain can infect guinea pigs through the air.
Researchers identify a herpesvirus gene persisting in the cells of calves suffering from malignant catarrhal disease.
Researchers use bacteria to deliver radiation to shrink pancreatic tumors in mice.
Some notable quotes from this week’s meeting on cancer research
Researchers develop two small molecules that slow the growth of human cancer cells.
Physicist-turned-oncologist Robert Austin argues that cancer is a natural consequence of our rapid evolution.
Researchers track the evolution of HIV in a single patient to understand what drives the production of broadly neutralizing antibodies.