Researchers suggest targeting ECM-mediated regulation of autophagy levels could be used to sensitize pancreatic cancer to FDA-approved therapies.

Autophagy, which declines with age, may hold more mysteries than researchers previously suspected. Scientists have now uncovered possible novel functions for various autophagy genes, which may control ...

A complex cellular process called autophagy is the topic of a major new textbook which encapsulates over 30 years of research in this growing field of study. A complex cellular process called ...

Bollywood actor and cancer survivor Sonali Bendre shared a post crediting autophagy as part of her healing journey. But the response she got was far from unanimous admiration. The 50-year-old actor, ...

A feature of pancreatic cancer cells' surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a new study shows. The ability of these cancer cells to adapt quickly and ...

A new study unravels the relationship between mitofusins (mitochondrial proteins) and autophagy. Using gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the team has been able to study these proteins without altering ...

In the complex world of cancer biology, the term ‘autophagy’ has transitioned from a niche scientific phrase to a focal point of investigation for both prevention and treatment. Derived from Greek, ...

Autophagy has been shown to be a key player in preventing aging and diseases of aging, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegeneration. Notably, research has shown that ...

Does fasting guarantee weight loss? Is longer fasting always healthier? Can fasting detox the body or cure lifestyle diseases? An internal medicine expert busts common fasting myths many Indians still ...