Decades-old misconception on white blood cell trafficking to spleen corrected
Credit: University of Turku Contrary to prior belief, the white blood cells enter the spleen primarily via vessels in the red pulp. The research results...
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Researchers establish global microbial signatures for colorectal cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer have the same consistent changes in the gut bacteria across continents, cultures, and diets -- a team of international researchers, from...
On the way towards self-aware AI?
New technology foresight project addresses the vision of 'conscious' machines Alexa, Sophia, Watson: the ancient idea of a humanoid machine with superhuman powers has received...
How the brain finds meaning in metaphor
You can grasp a hand. You can also grasp a concept. One is literal. One is metaphorical. Our brains know the difference, but would we...
Combo of virotherapy and radiotherapy shows early promise in patients with esophageal cancer
ATLANTA -- The experimental oncolytic adenovirus telomelysin (OBP-301) in combination with radiotherapy was safe and showed early clinical efficacy in vulnerable patients with esophageal cancer,...
ASU partners with Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings to initiate Global KAITEKI Center
Credit: Mary Zhu A unique center officially opens on April 3 at Arizona State University, housed within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability....
NHS dental budget needs reform to meet patients’ needs
Credit: Newcastle University Routine scaling and polishing of teeth should be stopped as the NHS dental budget would be better spent elsewhere, experts warn. A...