People who live or think they live in a more economically unequal society may be more supportive of a strong,…
How nasty Toxoplasma parasite damages the human eye
An international study used human retinal cells to demonstrate how the Toxoplasma parasite creates a characteristic eye lesion that can…
Delivery system can make RNA vaccines more powerful
MIT chemical engineers have developed a new type of lipid nanoparticle that can be used to deliver RNA vaccines. The…
Handgun purchasers with a prior DUI have a greater risk for serious violence
Legal purchasers of handguns with a prior DUI conviction have a greater risk of a future arrest for a violent…
Potent antibody curbs Nipah and Hendra virus attack
A monoclonal antibody has been shown to impede the fusion machinery henipaviruses use to merge with the membrane of cells…
Whole genome sequencing could enable personalized cancer treatment
Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify…
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes…
A new mechanism has been revealed which could lead to premature aging in mother cells
A new mechanism makes it possible to understand premature ageing in cells with asymmetrical cell division, as is the case…
Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery
Bioengineer’s smart surgical microscope shows promise for more accurately and quickly identifying cancer cells in the operating room.
People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing
Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and…