New research provides insight into how limited testing and gaps in surveillance during the initial phase of the COVID-19 epidemic…
Tiny engineered therapeutic delivery system safely solves genetic problems in mice
Inserting genetic material into the body to treat diseases caused by gene mutations can work, scientists say – but getting…
Bioluminescent tag to detect DNA break repair
A new bioluminescent reporter that tracks DNA double stranded break (DSB) repair in cells has been developed.
For Quick Coronavirus Testing, Israel Turns to a Clever Algorithm
Inspired by a mother’s question, the new method will be introduced across Israel this fall, just in time for flu…
Long-acting, injectable drug could strengthen efforts to prevent, treat HIV
Scientists have developed an injectable drug that blocks HIV from entering cells. They say the new drug potentially offers long-lasting…
A great athlete with muscular weakness
A 21-year-old Romanian man presented to our clinic for leanness assessment evolving for several years. He had been adopted at…
Effects of exercise training on vascular markers of disease progression in patients with small abdominal aortic aneurysms
Currently, no medical therapy is effective in limiting progression of small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA; ≤ 5.5 cm). Previously, we have…
A new molecular guardian of intestinal stem cells
Researchers investigated how intestinal stem cells are controlled at the molecular level to remain stem cells or to develop into…
New insights into lung tissue in COVID-19 disease
Researchers have developed a new three-dimensional imaging technique to visualize tissue damage in severe COVID-19.
‘Selfies’ could be used to detect heart disease
Sending a ‘selfie’ to the doctor could be a cheap and simple way of detecting heart disease, according to researchers.…