A stealthy way to combat tumors
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Under the right circumstances, the body’s T cells can detect and destroy cancer cells. However, in most cancer patients, T cells become...
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Reading the mind of a worm
LA JOLLA—(November 19, 2021) It sounds like a party trick: scientists can now look at the brain activity of a tiny worm and tell you...
Cystic fibrosis faithfully modeled in a human Lung Airway Chip
Cystic fibrosis faithfully modeled in a human Lung Airway ChipCredit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University Cystic fibrosis faithfully modeled in a human Lung Airway Chip...
Novel artificial genomic DNA can replicate and evolve outside the cell
Professor Norikazu Ichihashi and his colleagues at the University of Tokyo have successfully induced gene expression from a DNA, characteristic of all life, and evolution...
Understanding how pathogenic fungi build their carbohydrate armor
In a new study published in Nature Communications, Associate Professor Tuo Wang and his research team from the Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University...
COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage
LA JOLLA, CA—New research shows how genetic variations linked to severe cases of COVID-19 affect our immune cells.Credit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA,...
Balancing fear
Fear is essential for survival, but must be well regulated to avoid harmful behaviors such as panic attacks or exaggerated risk taking. Scientists at the...
The genes behind the venom: New technique revolutionizes venom research
An international team of scientists has found an innovative, animal-friendly manner for studying venom genes. The technique makes it possible to determine the unique venom...
Little-known glial cells regulate development and function of the heart
Glial cells in the heart help regulate heart rate and rhythm, and drive its development in the embryo, according to a new study publishing November...
New cell, shown to regulate heart rate, discovered at University of Notre Dame
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame discovered a new type of cell in the heart that may help regulate heart rate, and could be...
Rodents could be asymptomatic carriers of SARS-like coronaviruses, study suggests
Some ancestral rodents likely had repeated infections with SARS-like coronaviruses, leading them to acquire tolerance or resistance to the pathogens, according to new research publishing...
Promising treatment for Alexander disease moves from rat model to human clinical trials
MADISON, Wis. — Alexander disease is a progressive and rare neurological disorder with no cure or standard course of treatment. But a new study led...
Researchers study the link between vitamin D and inflammation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Scientists recently gained insights into how vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation caused by immune cells that might be relevant to...
Study confirms that Gabon is the largest stronghold for critically endangered African forest elephants
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (November 18, 2021) – The most comprehensive survey conducted of elephant numbers in the Central African nation of Gabon since the late 1980s has...
Live long and prosper: Study examines genetic gems in Galápagos giant tortoise genomes
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Galápagos giant tortoises can weigh well over 300 pounds and often live over 100 years. So what’s the secret to their evolutionary success?Credit:...