What is autophagy: A natural cell process that recycles worn-out parts, supports immunity, and helps cells adapt to stress by breaking down and reusing damaged components. Why it matters: When ...

A cellular recycling system called CMA was found to be impaired in ALS motor neurons. Reduced CMA activity was linked to TDP-43 protein clumps, a hallmark of most ALS cases. Boosting CMA may be a ...

In the ever-evolving field of health and medicine, researchers are constantly seeking new ways to improve treatments and ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the progressive loss of motor neurons, which ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the progressive loss of motor neurons, which ...

Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn have identified a breakdown in autophagy, the cell’s recycling system, as the primary cause of myofibrillar myopathy type 6 (MFM6). Using a humanized mouse ...

The ability of plants to grow faster and stronger is traced to autophagy, along with key enzymes and proteins such as AFR7, ...

Postmenopausal women are at higher risk for both osteoporosis and depression, yet no single treatment effectively addresses both conditions because their shared biological basis remains poorly ...

Eugenie Bouchard recently shared on her socials about a 40-hour fast for a "body reset," which sparked heated discussions ...

From PCR and CRISPR to autophagy and targeted cancer therapies, scientists share the discoveries that shaped their work and ...