Scientists discovered that certain cancer cells use a low-level activation of a DNA-dismantling enzyme—normally seen in cell death—to survive treatment. Instead of dying, these “persister cells” ...
Miao Jing’s research into genetically-encoded neurotransmitter sensors is a great example of talent incubation at The Chinese Institute for Brain Research, Beijing (CIBR). Jing, one of CIBR’s ...
Jan. 15, 2026 Pancreatic cancer uses a sugar-coated disguise to evade the immune system, helping explain why it’s so hard to treat. Northwestern scientists discovered this hidden mechanism and created ...