Researchers have discovered ways to boost CAR T-cell therapy.
Blue light triggers memory and emphatic fear in mice via a non-invasive approach
Researchers have engineered an improved biological tool that controls calcium (Ca2+) levels in the brain via blue light. This monster-OptoSTIM1…
Cancer: Faster drug discovery to hit ‘undruggable’ targets
Medicines made from coiled protein fragments could provide a new handle on hard-to-treat diseases like cancer, but they are difficult…
Art speaks for itself and makes hearts beat faster
Information about an artwork has no effect on the aesthetic experience of museum visitors. The characteristics of the artwork itself…
Human exposure to aluminum linked to familial Alzheimer’s disease
A new study supports a growing body of research that links human exposure to aluminum with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Researchers…
Melting reveals drug targets in a living organism
Developing new medicines and understanding how they target specific organs often gives a crucial advantage in the fight against human…
New glaucoma test to help prevent blindness
Researchers have identified 107 genes that increase a person’s risk of developing the eye disease glaucoma, and now developed a…
‘Ancient’ cellular discovery key to new cancer therapies
Researchers have uncovered a metabolic system which could lead to new strategies for therapeutic cancer treatment. A team has found…
Cybercrime: Internet erodes teenage impulse controls
Many teenagers are struggling to control their impulses on the internet, in a scramble for quick thrills and a sense…
Brazilian wildfire pollution worsens air quality in distant cities
Wildfires in south eastern Brazil produce airborne pollution that worsens air quality in major cities such as Sao Paulo —…