Publication Highlight
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Impact of polysialylation in breast cancer outcomes
In this post we highlight a recent work from the University of British Columbia on the role of polySia, CD56, and polysialyltransferases in the breast tumor microenvironment.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month: Understanding blood cancers
To highlight the fight against these malignant blood cancer types, we will walk you through recent research publications that shed light on the complex mechanisms behind lymphoma and leukemia.
Hope for Spinal Muscular Atrophy through different research approaches
Spinal muscular atrophy is a serious genetic condition that results in the degeneration of motor neurons. Learn about research being performed to contribute to better outcomes.
Alzheimer's Awareness Month: The Impact of IL-17 Accumulation on Cognitive Deficit
Learn about the impact of IL-17 accumulation on cognitive impairment in this blog post for Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Sea Lamprey in Glycobiology: Anti-Glycan Reagents from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean
The parasitic sea lamprey has long remained the fishermen’s nightmare for harming fish in the Atlantic Ocean. However, their unique immune system could pave the way to substantial improvements in human glycome analysis. We review a study that demonstrates how lampreys generate antibodies that are specific for diverse glycans.