New research finds microplastics in all human placenta samples tested

FEBRUARY 20, 2024by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consu

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research finds microplastics in all human placenta samples tested

FEBRUARY 20, 2024by Michael Haederle,University of New MexicoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA flurry of recent studies has found that microplastics are present in virtually everything we consu

Updated on:March 28,2024

Cancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis

byUniversity of Notre DameThis photomicrograph reveals Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria using acid-fast Ziehl-Neelsen stain; Magnified 1000 X. The acid-fast stains depend on the ability of my

Updated on: April 30,2024

Cancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis

byUniversity of Notre DameThis photomicrograph reveals Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria using acid-fast Ziehl-Neelsen stain; Magnified 1000 X. The acid-fast stains depend on the ability of my

Updated on:April 30,2024

Scientists create 'cloaked' donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system

by Jovana Drinjakovic,University of Torontoa, Candidate immunomodulatory factors and their roles in the innate and adaptive immune pathways involved in rejection of non-self. The underlined fact

Updated on: January 02,2024

Scientists create 'cloaked' donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system

by Jovana Drinjakovic,University of Torontoa, Candidate immunomodulatory factors and their roles in the innate and adaptive immune pathways involved in rejection of non-self. The underlined fact

Updated on:January 02,2024

Severe irritability in children and teens: A new understanding

Updated on: October 31,2024

Severe irritability in children and teens: A new understanding

Updated on:October 31,2024

AlphaFold: The making of a scientific breakthrough

The inside story of the DeepMind team of scientists and engineers who created AlphaFold, an AI system that is recognised as a solution to "protein folding", a grand scientific challenge for more than 50 years.

Updated on: October 16,2024

AlphaFold: The making of a scientific breakthrough

The inside story of the DeepMind team of scientists and engineers who created AlphaFold, an AI system that is recognised as a solution to "protein folding", a grand scientific challenge for more than 50 years.

Updated on:October 16,2024

Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

Updated on: December 30,2023

Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

Updated on:December 30,2023

Pioneering mRNA-4157 Cancer Vaccines: Personalized Immunotherapy for Targeted Treatment

Updated on: June 13,2024

Pioneering mRNA-4157 Cancer Vaccines: Personalized Immunotherapy for Targeted Treatment

Updated on:June 13,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on: October 31,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on:October 31,2024

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on: March 30,2024

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on:March 30,2024

Proof of concept of new material for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions

byUniversity of LeedsLactoferrin which is a protein found in milk—colored dark blue—forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccha

Updated on: January 04,2024

Proof of concept of new material for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions

byUniversity of LeedsLactoferrin which is a protein found in milk—colored dark blue—forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccha

Updated on:January 04,2024

How babies may be more vulnerable to medication

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found a mechanism thatsuggests thatsomefetuses and newborns exposed toparacetamol may experience untowa

Updated on: May 05,2024

How babies may be more vulnerable to medication

by University of MelbourneCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found a mechanism thatsuggests thatsomefetuses and newborns exposed toparacetamol may experience untowa

Updated on:May 05,2024

Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on: January 04,2024

Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on:January 04,2024