A new 3D structure for growing cell cultures could enable doctors to test medications on model tumors grown from a…
Pioneering red light-activated anti-tumor prodrug reduces side effects
Phorbiplatin is a new anti-cancer prodrug that can be controllably activated by red light. With its unique ‘on-site’ activation characteristic,…
Cleaning with bleach could create indoor air pollutants
For generations, people have used chlorine bleach to clean and disinfect their homes. However, researchers have now discovered that bleach…
A new route to blocking children’s bone cancer
A study in mice showed that reducing a particular hormone signal keeps the cancer from growing and spreading.
‘Personalized DJ’ music playlist algorithm matches songs to listeners’ changing moods
Imagine having a disc jockey inside your computer who matches the music played to your current frame of mind. According…
Touting flavor before nutrition encourages healthy eating
Most people want to eat healthier, but efforts to encourage healthy eating by providing nutrition information have not drastically changed…
These Butterflies Evolved to Eat Poison. How Could That Have Happened?
Scientists have unraveled the sequence of gene mutations that enabled the monarch butterfly to thrive on toxic milkweed.
These Butterflies Evolved to Eat Poison. How Could That Have Happened?
Scientists have unraveled the sequence of gene mutations that enabled the monarch butterfly to thrive on toxic milkweed.
Medical News Today: Stretch marks on the thighs: What to know
The thighs are a common area for stretch marks to appear, especially in females. Learn about the types, causes, and…
Antidepressant medications appear to be generally safe,study suggests
Antidepressants are generally safe, according to a new study. By assessing evidence from 45 meta-analyses, which combined the results from…