30-Jul-2025 ImmunoCheckDB: A groundbreaking platform integrating meta-analysis and multiomic profiling to revolutionize cancer immunotherapy biomarker discovery FAR Publishing Limited In a paper published in MedComm – Future Medicine, a Chinese research team presents ImmunoCheckDB, a comprehensive web platform integrating meta-analysis and multiomic data to discover cancer immunotherapy biomarkers. The platform curates 173 studies on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapies, covering survival outcomes for 93,234 individuals across 18 cancer types and 30 ICI regimens, enabling pan-cancer exploration of molecular markers for ICI efficacy. Journal MedComm – Future Medicine
30-Jul-2025 The complex landscape of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) FAR Publishing Limited Researchers have mapped the complex landscape of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), revealing how their remarkable diversity and adaptability influence cancer immunotherapy outcomes. This comprehensive analysis identifies key biomarkers and regulatory pathways that could optimize personalized cancer treatments. Journal Molecular Cancer Funder Key Research and Development Projects of Sichuan Science and Technology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital Hospital Young Talent Fund
30-Jul-2025 New study reveals complex link between diabetes drugs and cancer risk FAR Publishing Limited A comprehensive review finds that GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular diabetes medications, show varying effects on cancer risk - protective against some cancers while potentially increasing risk for others. The findings emphasize the need for personalized treatment approaches. Journal Biomarker Research Funder Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, National Natural Science Foundation of China, other grants as listed in the article
30-Jul-2025 Iron tug-of-war boosts tomato defense against soil pathogen Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, devastates tomato crops worldwide. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Jul-2025 Unlocking the mystery of purple leaves: The genetic secrets of tea plants Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Purple tea, known for its vivid color and health benefits, is gaining global attention, but the genetic mechanism behind its purple leaves remained unclear. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Jul-2025 A sugar switch: The molecule guiding apple tree maturity Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science As apple trees mature, their growth slows—but the biological cues driving this shift have remained elusive. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Jul-2025 A powerhouse protein shapes how trees grow wood Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science In a surprising twist on plant genetics, researchers have identified a mitochondrial protein that directly regulates wood formation in poplar trees. Journal Horticulture Research
30-Jul-2025 Seeing the unseen: New hyperspectral-metabolomics pipeline accelerates salt-tolerant crop screening Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has developed a powerful two-stage screening pipeline that integrates hyperspectral imaging and metabolomic profiling to rapidly and accurately identify salt-tolerant crop mutants before visible symptoms appear. Journal Plant Phenomics
30-Jul-2025 Immune checkpoints in B cells: unlocking new potentials in cancer treatment FAR Publishing Limited This review elucidates the dysfunction of B cells in tumor microenvironment, summarizes the discovery and mechanism of action of B cell ICs in tumors, and discusses urgent issues and future perspectives. Journal Advanced Science
30-Jul-2025 Drones and AI team up to spot missing maize seedlings early Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team developed a drone-based, semi-supervised learning pipeline that detects both maize seedlings and missing plants at early growth stages. Journal Plant Phenomics
