Scientists say they have found a new way to kill some multiplying human breast cancer cells by selectively attacking the…
Artificial intelligence aids gene activation discovery
Scientists have long known that human genes are activated through instructions delivered by the precise order of our DNA. With…
How AI-controlled sensors could save lives in ‘smart’ hospitals and homes
Interdisciplinary researchers nationwide are developing AI systems that would go into hospital rooms and elder care homes, to weave ‘ambient…
Restless nature of human spinal cord revealed by non-invasive functional imaging
Scientists have developed a non-invasive technique for unraveling the complex dynamics generated by spinal cord circuits to unprecedented detail, a…
Generic cholesterol drugs save Medicare billions of dollars
The switch from brand name to generic cholesterol medications that occurred between 2014 and 2018 has saved Medicare billions of…
More cats might be COVID-19 positive than first believed, study suggests
A newly published study looking at cats in Wuhan, where the first known outbreak of COVID-19 began, shows more cats…
Allergic immune responses help fight bacterial infections
Researchers have found that a module of the immune system, best known for causing allergic reactions, plays a key role…
Women’s heart health linked to age at first menstrual period
Early menarche has been associated with many cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, but little is known about its association with…
Cell-autonomous immunity shaped human evolution
Every human cell harbors its own defenses against microbial invaders, relying on strategies that date back to some of the…
Metabolite signature of COVID-19 reveals multi-organ effects
Researchers compared lipoproteins and metabolites in the blood of COVID-19 patients and healthy subjects, revealing signs of multi-organ damage in…