Recent research has shown that a drug known as MI-2 can kill cells that cause a fatal brain cancer. But…
Microglia, cells thought restricted to central nervous system, are redefined in new study
Scientists have discovered microglia actually squeeze through the spinal boundary, crossing into the peripheral nervous system in response to injury.
Improving 3D-printed prosthetics and integrating electronic sensors
Scientists have made inroads in integrating electronic sensors with personalized 3D-printed prosthetics.
Artificial intelligence approach optimizes embryo selection for IVF
A team, consisting of embryologists, reproductive medicine clinicians, computer scientists, and precision medicine experts, trained an artificial intelligence algorithm to…
One way T cell function may fail in cancer
Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which one type of immune cell, CD8+ T cells, can become dysfunctional, impeding its…
Think female race car drivers aren’t fit enough? Think again
In the world of racing, the debate on whether women are as fit as men behind the wheel can often…
Researchers identify ‘beauty spots’ in the genome
Genes play a role in determining the beauty of a person’s face, but that role varies with the person’s sex,…
Scientists genetically engineer yeast to improve understanding of how cells work
Academics have genetically modified yeast cells to help scientists control how they react to their environment in a more desirable…
Cytomegaloviruses deploy a novel stealth strategy to subvert immune surveillance
Owl monkey cytomegalovirus produces a decoy molecule A43 to evade detection and destruction by immune cells in their hosts, according…
Gut microbiome may contribute to HIV transmission in high-risk men
Gut microbes from high HIV-risk men who have sex with men drive immune activation in mice and HIV infection in…