Wound healing events in mucous tissues could guard against AIDS
Wound healing events in mucous tissues during early infection by Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, or SIV, guard some primate species against developing AIDS, a recent study has learned. The research looked at why certain species can carry the virus throughout their lives, and still avoid disease progression. SIV is closely related…
Circular DNA found in cancer cells supports their survival and resistance
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have released the findings of a new study that uncovers the role of the circular, 3D shape of extrachromosomal DNA in augmenting mutant oncogenes in cancer cells, resulting in more aggressive tumors with higher resistance to therapy. A paradigm shift in cancer…