Researchers are developing ready-to-use, off-the-shelf therapeutic T cells. These are genetically engineered T cells that are manufactured from normal, healthy…
Vaccine that harnesses antifungal immunity protects mice from staph infection
Immunization of mice with a new vaccine consisting of fungal particles loaded with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) proteins protects mice…
Exoskeleton research marches forward with study on fit
Exoskeletons, many of which are powered by springs or motors, can cause pain or injury if their joints are not…
Study finds signs of altruism in people’s COVID-19 worries
A new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract COVID-19 or if they…
Research shows air pollution could play role in development of cardiometabolic diseases
Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research…
When the EMR Stole My Pen
“Lost something, Doctor?” “I think my nice pen slipped under your sheets,” I explain. Groaning at the thought of moving…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, traditionally called tic douloureux, is a chronic neuropathic pain disorder characterized by spontaneous and elicited paroxysms of electric…
Affirmative action incentivizes high schoolers to perform better, new research shows
Affirmative action is a contentious issue across the globe, hotly debated in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Nigeria…
A healthy lifestyle for cardiovascular health also promotes good eye health
Investigators found that ideal cardiovascular health, which is indicative of a healthy lifestyle, was associated with lower odds for ocular…
A smart eye mask that tracks muscle movements to tell what ‘caught your eye’
Integrating first-of-its-kind washable hydrogel electrodes with a pulse sensor, researchers have developed smart eyewear to track eye movement and cardiac…