A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...

TYK2 protein suppresses breast cancer metastasis by sensing extracellular stiffness, research finds

A study by researchers at the University of California San Diego could make it easier to treat breast cancer by uncovering a ...
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Breast cancer: ROBO1 helps cells put up stiff resistance

A protein called ROBO1 may delay the progression of breast cancer, according to a new article. The study identifies a signaling pathway that may protect breast cells from the tumorigenic effects of ...

Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...