autophagy
Yoshinori Ohsumi To Receive Japan’s Order Of Culture
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi is the 385th person to be awarded the Order of Culture, Japan's highest cultural honor.
Feeling Hungry? Your Brain Might Be On ‘Self-Destruct’ Mode
Scientists have shown how our brain activates self-destruct mechanisms when it is low on energy to regulate appetite.
2016 Nobel Prize In Medicine Awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi
Professor Ohsumi has been recognized for his role in the discovery of autophagy, a cellular self-renewal process.
Japanese Biologist Wins 2016 Paul Janssen Award
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi from Tokyo Tech has been recognized for his research into autophagy.
Graphene Oxide Triggers Autophagy To Clear Toxic PCBs
Pre-treating cells with graphene oxide helps them to resist exposure to toxic polychlorinated biphenyls by upregulating autophagy, researchers say.
Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45th Rosenstiel Award, 15th Wiley Prize
In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.
Activating Autophagy To Treat Metabolic Disease
Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) could finally have a way to avoid fatty liver, enhancing their chances of living beyond early adulthood.
Yoshinori Ohsumi Wins 2015 International Prize For Biology
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi is the sixth Japanese person the receive the International Prize for Biology since its inception in 1985.
Astellas & Cancer Research UK Team Up In Fight Against Cancer
The partnership between Astellas and Cancer Research Technology will begin with the development of drugs for pancreatic cancer targeting autophagy.
