A new study links naturally higher iron levels to a reduced risk of clogged arteries but a raised risk of…
New research identifies gene that hides cancer cells from immunotherapy
A team has identified a gene that could make immunotherapy treatments, specifically checkpoint inhibitors, work for a wider variety of…
Women now seen as equally as or more competent than men
Women have come a long way in the United States over the last 70 years, to the point where they…
Over-claiming knowledge predicts anti-establishment voting
People who think they know more than they actually do are more likely to vote against the establishment, shows new…
Waking up sleeping bacteria to fight infections
Researchers have identified a mechanism of how sleepy bacteria wake up. This finding is important, as sleepy cells are often…
Biochemistry: Versatile recycling in the cell
Ribosomes need regenerating. This process is important for the quality of the proteins produced and thus for the whole cell…
Tattooing and the art of sensing within the skin
The art of tattooing may have found a diagnostic twist. A team of scientists in Germany have developed permanent dermal…
Group calls on international community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke
The risk factors for stroke and dementia are the same, and a growing body of evidence demonstrates that preventing stroke…
Genetic differences between strains of Epstein-Barr virus can alter its activity
Researchers have identified how differences in the genetic sequence of the two main strains of the cancer-associated Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)…
The unpopular truth about biases toward people with disabilities
Needing to ride in a wheelchair can put the brakes on myriad opportunities — some less obvious than one might…