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25-May-2026

Three unanswered questions may redefine the fundamental mechanism of ferroptosis

Science Exploration Press

A new perspective article (Stockwell et al.) argues that despite major advances in ferroptosis research, several central mechanistic questions remain unresolved and may determine the future direction of the field.

Funder

National Cancer Institute

22-May-2026

 

Mitochondria control immune cell activation and the effectiveness of immunotherapy

Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A  CNIC-led study identifies a mitochondrial “checkpoint” that enables dendritic cells to efficiently activate T lymphocytes against viruses and tumors

Journal

Science Immunology

Funder

Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR, Comunidad de Madrid, Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC), Worldwide Cancer Research, CRIS Cancer Foundation, “la Caixa” Foundation

22-May-2026

 

Study: New oral drug effective against orthoparamyxovirus diseases, including measles

Georgia State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new oral antiviral drug candidate has been developed for the treatment of diseases caused by orthoparamyxoviruses, such as measles and Croup syndrome, according to a study published by researchers in the Center for Translational Antiviral Research at Georgia State University.

Journal

Science Advances

22-May-2026

Study suggests diet-derived compound could repair gut damage caused by HIV

Tulane University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Even when HIV is controlled, damage to the gut caused by the disease can persist. A new study found early evidence that diet-derived compounds found in vegetables from the mustard family, such as broccoli and cabbage, may help support immune activity involved in gut repair.

Journal

JCI Insight

22-May-2026

 

Cincinnati scientists develop human gut organoids with functional nerves that can be mass produced

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Cincinnati Children's experts develop novel methods to make human intestine organoids at sizes large enough for potential tissue repair.

Journal

Nature Biomedical Engineering

Funder

Agence Nationale de la Recherche