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: PRAME Associated with Increased Metastatic Risk

Oncotarget

June 7, 2021
Dr. Matthew G. Field discusses his 2016 study published by Oncotarget, entitled, “Epigenetic reprogramming and aberrant expression of PRAME are associated with increased metastatic risk in Class 1 and Class 2 uveal melanomas.” continue reading »

Behind the Study: Potential Reversal of Epigenetic Age Using Diet and Lifestyle

Aging

May 28, 2021
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald details her publication by Aging, entitled, "Potential reversal of epigenetic age using a diet and lifestyle intervention: a pilot randomized clinical trial". 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 »