Cancer genes and the tumor milieu
Credit: Kanazawa University The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a mix of fluids, immune cells and blood vessels which envelops the...
Thought experiment: Switzerland without fossil fuels. Can that succeed?
How do we transform our energy system sustainably? If we want to get rid of fossil fuels nationwide, there is...
Quantum satellite combines art with science
The National University of Singapore's scientific satellite brings into space a message from The Golden Record 2.0, a play written...
The declining impact of federal funding on cancer innovation
Cancer research is a field that has been especially dependent on public funding. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), an independent...
Tuning the energy levels of organic semiconductors
Credit: Photo: cfaed/Jürgen Lösel A diverse set of experiments supported by simulations were able to rationalize the effect of specific...
IOF review of impact of drug holidays on bone health
Interrupting treatment for high-risk patients on long-term bisphosphonate or denosumab therapy may lead to significant increase in fracture risk. The...
Insilico Medicine to present at Oxford Global Webinar
Alex Zhavoronkov, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, to present "Machine Learning: From Omics Data, Novel Targets and Biomarker...
Transformed tobacco fields could cuts costs for medical proteins
Credit: John Munson, Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. - A new Cornell University-led study describes the first successful rearing of engineered...
New research shows only half of countries globally have cardiac rehab programs
Studies show only 1 spot exists for every 12 heart attack victims TORONTO, July 4, 2019 - More than 20 million people...
Blood flow monitor could save lives
Fibre-optic probe gives continuous cardiac measureCredit: Flinders University A tiny fibre-optic sensor has the potential to save lives in open...
Just the tonic! How an afternoon tipple made from peas could help save the rainforest
Credit: Professor Williams, Trinity College Dublin It's the season for a cold, refreshing gin and tonic. We may question the...
Bacteria associated with hospital infections are found in raw meat
A study, performed with meat samples from Peruvian markets, underscores the fact that many microbes that infect humans can also...
Researchers discover semiconducting nanotubes that form spontaneously
Credit: EPFL If scientists could find a way to control the process for making semiconductor components on a nanometric scale,...
Most powerful and mildest reagents obtained based on eco-friendly iodine
How iodine state enables organic synthesis at room temperatureCredit: Tomsk Polytechnic University An international collaboration of chemists from Tomsk Polytechnic...
Discovery of mechanism behind precision cancer drug opens door for more targeted treatment
Research explains how the drugs work, who else might benefit from their useCredit: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of...
Infection-fighting protein also senses protein misfolding in non-infected cells
Credit: Shawn Goyal Researchers at the University of Toronto have uncovered an immune mechanism by which host cells combat bacterial...
CNIC scientists identify an essential protein for correct heart contraction and survival
Knowledge of the mechanism of action of SRSF3 could open the way to the design of new therapeutic approaches to...
Two new algorithms can identify patients at risk of HIV
Models could help patients get preventive PrEP medications Boston, MA - Two new studies developed algorithms that can identify patients...
Scientists of Ural Federal University receive grants from Russian Science Foundation
Support has been given to 14 young scientists and 6 scientific groups The Russian Science Foundation supported 14 young scientists...
How the brain remembers where you’re heading to
Researchers have made new discoveries about how certain brainwaves aid navigation The brain appears to implement a GPS system for...
