Scientists used molecular motors to manipulate the protein matrix on which bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells are grown. Rotating motors…
Scientists discover how malaria parasites import sugar
Researchers have established how sugar is taken up by the malaria parasite, a discovery with the potential to improve the…
Hope for enhanced UTI treatments to minimize bladder pain
The fight against Urinary Tract Infection pain, discomfort and a constant urge to urinate has taken a step forward with…
Understanding how cells defend their genome against invaders
Researchers have uncovered more details about the tiny defenders that ensure fertility by protecting the genomes of specialized cells called…
Watching bat coronaviruses with next-generation sequencing
On January 21, the first case of the Wuhan coronavirus, named 2019-nCoV, was diagnosed in the United States. The virus…
Discovery reveals antibiotic-resistant strep throat may be too close for comfort
Infectious disease scientists identified strains of group A streptococcus that are less susceptible to commonly used antibiotics, a sign that…
A host’s genes likely influence the spread of antibiotic resistance
New findings in mSphere suggest that the genetic makeup of the host organism can influence the transfer of plasmids. By…
Brain tumors remodel neuronal synapses to promote growth
Scientists discovered that glioma, a lethal form of brain cancer, alters the activity of neighboring neurons, accelerating a vicious cycle…
Never too late to quit: Protective cells could cut risk of lung cancer for ex-smokers
Protective cells in the lungs of ex-smokers could explain why quitting smoking reduces the risk of developing lung cancer. Scientists…
New injection technique may boost spinal cord injury repair efforts
Researchers describe a new method for delivering neural precursor cells to spinal cord injuries in rats, reducing the risk of…