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They are at the forefront in the fight against viruses, bacteria, and malignant cells: the T cells of our immune system. But the older we...

A newly discovered species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been named after the academic institute where it was identified – the John Innes Centre. Credit: DSMZ A...

Montréal and Varennes, December 22, 2021 - Bioactive coatings play a vital role in the success of implants such as those for knees or hips,...

WEHI researchers have discovered how dormant Toxoplasma parasites in the brain manipulate their host cells to ensure their own survival.Credit: WEHI WEHI researchers have discovered...

Mount Sinai scientists have discovered a neural mechanism that is believed to support advanced cognitive abilities such as planning and problem-solving. It does so by...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In cancer, a major obstacle to anti-tumor immunity and immunotherapy treatment is the infiltration of regulatory T cells, or T-reg cells, into...

A 72 to 66-million-year-old embryo found inside a fossilised dinosaur egg sheds new light on the link between the behaviour of modern birds and dinosaurs,...

Over the last 100 years, many fossilized dinosaur eggs and nests have been found, but finding one with a well-preserved embryo inside is exceedingly rare....

The finding that some genes are active from the get-go challenges the textbook view that genes don't become active in human embryos until they are...

A new report has highlighted how beavers are heading further north and are having a significant impact on the landscape of northern Canada and Alaska.Credit:...

Adenoviruses cause respiratory illnesses in humans and have been used as vectors in vaccination for many years, for example against MERS and Ebola virus. Several...

Just like humans, New Caledonian crows are particularly careful when handling their most valuable tools, according to a new study by researchers from the University...

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” - Albert EinsteinCredit: Institute for Basic Science “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change”...

A worldwide consortium of scientists, led by the Earlham Institute and the University of Liverpool in the UK, mark a significant milestone in equipping researchers...

The largest-ever fossil of a giant millipede – as big as a car – has been found on a beach in the north of England.Credit:...