Tightening the tumor-targeting abilities of checkpoint blockade immunotherapy
Seeking to improve upon existing checkpoint inhibitor therapies, scientists have developed a common checkpoint inhibitor (anti-PD-L1) in a nanoparticle formulation,...
Elegant antibody nanoparticles override immunological tolerance of tumors
Credit: Image by WANG Dangge Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy using the antibody that combats the programmed cell death ligand...
New study highlights advantages of living-donor liver transplant over deceased donor
PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2019 - Living-donor liver transplant offers numerous advantages over deceased-donor transplant, including better three-year survival rates for...
Taking opioids for pain may make it harder to find primary care, study finds
'Secret shopper' study reveals 40% of primary care clinics won't take a new patient who takes opioid painkillers on an...
Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer
New paper addresses need for early and accurate tools in diagnosing cancer Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related...
Hear them roar: How humans and chickadees understand each other
High-arousal vocalizations are understood by both humans and other species in the animal kingdom, study says Is there something universal...
C. difficile resists hospital disinfectant, persists on hospital gowns, stainless steel
Washington, DC - July 12, 2019 - Surgical gowns and stainless steel remained contaminated with the pathogen Clostridium difficile even...
Recognizing kidney injury due to burns is improved by artificial intelligence
Machine learning cuts critical time to managing acute kidney injury Many burn victims suffer acute kidney injury (AKI), but early...
Novel nanoparticles deliver CRISPR gene editing tools into the cell with much higher efficiency
Researchers used lipid nanoparticles to deliver CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tools for potential treatment of hyperlipidemia.Credit: From animation by Visual Science...
Sound mind: Detecting depression through voice
Computing science researchers improve technology for identifying depression through vocal cues AI algorithms can now more accurately detect depressed mood...
New national network aims to improve health of children and youth with special needs
Colorado and Boston hospitals lead network July 12, 2019 - A new research network for children and youth with special...
Scientists deepen understanding of magnetic fields surrounding Earth and other planets
Credit: Elle Starkman / PPPL Office of Communications Vast rings of electrically charged particles encircle the Earth and other planets....
Seeking sustainable solutions for Nashville’s organic wastes
University of Tennessee collaborates with Resource Capture on $40,000 grantCredit: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - An interdisciplinary...
Rush unveils quality composite rank
New composite rank aggregates hospital rating system scores into single, consumer-friendly scoreCredit: Rush Production Group Rush University Medical Center researchers...
AIAA announces technical excellence award winners at AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum
Space automation, robots, reusable space systems, propulsion, battery technology win awards The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has...
Presidential award
UTA biologist receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and EngineersCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington Matthew Walsh, an...
Rice device channels heat into light
Carbon nanotube films created at Rice University enable method to recycle waste heatCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (July 12,...
GlycoNet awards $885K in funding to seven projects to foster glycomics research translation
Projects seek solutions to health issues including heart disease, infections, cancer and diabetes EDMONTON, ALBERTA (Friday, July 12, 2019) -...
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection
Credit: © Anastassia Mikhailova / Institut Pasteur Cells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the...
NASA finds an asymmetric Tropical Storm Barry
Credit: NASA/NRL Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite shows that Tropical Storm Barry doesn't look like a typical strong tropical...
