Tumor cells use a certain type of immune cells, the so-called neutrophils, to enhance their ability to form metastases. Scientists…
‘Virtual pharmacology’ advance tackles universe of unknown drugs
Scientists have developed the world’s largest virtual pharmacology platform and shown it is capable of identifying extremely powerful new drugs.…
Cancer: Nullifying protein YTHDF1 enhances anti-tumor response
Identifying molecular pathways that boost the immune response to tumor neoantigens opens up new ways to develop and amplify cancer…
Mega docking library poised to speed drug discovery
Researchers have launched an ultra-large virtual docking library expected to grow to more than 1 billion molecules by next year.…
A hidden route for fatty acids can make cancers resistant to therapy
Researchers now demonstrate that certain tumor cells use an alternative — previously unexplored — pathway to produce fatty acids. This…
When the insurance company monitors your driving in real time does it help?
The auto insurance industry’s Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) approach, which uses on-board technology to report drivers’ real time driving behavior, benefits…
What can worms tell us about human aging?
What can worms tell us about human aging? A lot more than you’d think; researchers have developed a single agreed…
NSAID impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. Researchers found that treatment…
The good and evil of ghosts, governments, and machines
Good and evil may spring from the human mind, but new research reveals how they extend beyond humans to the…
See-through fish aid scientists in autism-related breakthrough
Researchers have discovered a clue in the humble zebrafish’s digestive tract that, one day, could help people on the autism…