Spotlight

Mission
Impact Journals will be hosting both video and written interviews designed to highlight some of the world’s leading researchers and their institutions. This content will bring forth interesting aspects of biomedical research, and will provide useful advice for young postdocs seeking to make advances in their fields.

Behind the Study: Potential Therapeutic Target in Breast Cancer Cells

Oncotarget

May 17, 2021
Dr. John Hawse from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, U.S., discusses his 2017 study published by Oncotarget, entitled, "ERβ inhibits cyclin dependent kinases 1 and 7 in triple negative breast cancer." continue reading »

Behind the Study: Markers of Cellular Senescence in Macrophages

Aging

May 17, 2021
Aging Editorial Board member Andrei V. Gudkov, PhD, DSci, discusses his 2017 research paper published by Aging, entitled, “p16(Ink4a) and senescence-associated β-galactosidase can be induced in macrophages as part of a reversible response to physiological stimuli.” continue reading »

Behind the Study: Extending Survival in Glioma Models

Oncotarget

May 11, 2021
Dr. Gregory Riggins from Johns Hopkins University discusses his 2017 study published by Oncotarget, entitled, "Synergistic and targeted therapy with a procaspase-3 activator and temozolomide extends survival in glioma rodent models and is feasible for the treatment of canine malignant glioma patients." continue reading »

Behind the Study: Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov

Aging

May 6, 2021
Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov discusses his 2020 research paper published by Aging, entitled, "Geroprotective and senoremediative strategies to reduce the comorbidity, infection rates, severity, and lethality in gerophilic and gerolavic infections." continue reading »

Behind the Study: An Ethical Mouse Model to Assess Lifespan

Aging

May 5, 2021
Researchers discuss their 2019 study published by Aging, entitled, “Conclusions from a behavioral aging study on male and female F2 hybrid mice on age-related behavior, buoyancy in water-based tests, and an ethical method to assess lifespan.” continue reading »