Author: Lab Lurker

1. JM2: Precision Attack on Glioblastoma Stem Cells Virginia Tech researchers unveiled a synthetic peptide called JM2 that selectively targets glioblastoma stem cells—the root of recurrence in the most deadly brain cancer—as early as May 2025 Virginia Tech News+1Wikipedia+1. In preclinical models, JM2 disrupted stem-cell-driven tumor regrowth, suggesting a future “maintenance” therapy post standard treatment….

1. Ancient DNA Yields Antibiotic Peptides Scientists mined the DNA of extinct creatures like woolly mammoths and Neanderthals using deep-learning algorithms — reanimating naturally occurring peptides. One standout, “mammuthusin,” showed powerful effects against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, rivaling last-resort antibiotics in mouse tests arXiv+3Courier Mail+3New York Post+3The Wall Street Journal. This AI + paleobiology collaboration is opening…