New mutation linked to early-onset Parkinsonism
A team of scientists led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has identified a new genetic mutation that may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism.
Brain development: extracellular vesicles facilitate cellular communication
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny bubbles released by cells, acting as cargo vessels through which cells exchange signals and thus communicate.
Inflammatory cells in tumour microenvironment promote the transformation of prostate cancer cells into treatment-resistant cells
There is a challenge related to prostate and many other cancers that cancer cells form resistance to treatments as the disease progresses. However, these resistance mechanisms are not…
Beyond labels: A new framework for neurodiversity and mental health
A new article introduces a dimensional approach to understanding the mental health needs of neurodivergent people.
Gynaecological cancers: immunotherapy and novel targeted drug appear beneficial in group of women with early-stage disease
Studies reported at ESMO 2024 reveal new groups of women with early-stage endometrial (1) and cervical cancers (2) who gain clinically meaningful benefit from adding immunotherapy to current…