Researchers have discovered that our cells replicate their DNA much more loosely than previously thought. The new knowledge might be…
The enemy within: How a killer hijacked one of nature’s oldest relationships
Researchers have discovered how a notorious pathogen may have hijacked one of nature’s most enduring mutual relationships.
Immunology: Tonsils as a testbed
Biomedical researchers have isolated immune cells from human tonsils obtained following routine surgery, and used them to analyze aspects of…
Sugar gets the red light from consumers in new study
Researchers have found that sugar content is the most important factor for people when making healthy food choices — overriding…
Kids eat more calories in post-game snacks than they burn during the game
A new study by public health researchers finds the number of calories kids consume from post-game snacks far exceeds the…
The first Cell Atlas for the human Thymus
Scientists have composed a complete map of the cells in the developing human thymus. This novel approach with single cell…
Genetic signature boosts protein production during cell division
A research team has uncovered a genetic signature that enables cells to adapt their protein production according to their state.…
Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk
People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than…
Artificial intelligence can scan doctors’ notes to distinguish between types of back pain
Researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring…
Two sides of a coin: Our own immune cells damage the integrity of the blood-brain barrier
Researchers have shown that microglia, a class of immune cells in the brain, regulate the permeability of the brain’s protective…