De Duve named these new organelles "lysosomes" to reflect their lytic nature. That same year, Alex Novikoff from the University of Vermont visited de Duve´s laboratory. An experienced ...

This bubble then merges with the lysosome, where the contents are broken ... leading to the buildup of waste inside cells and human diseases. "We're excited about the potential of this research ...

The biotech is focusing on precision, small-molecule medicines that work via a process known as cellular clearance by activating the lysosome, sometimes referred to as the cell’s recycling and ...