After identifying a molecular pathway that allows nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to progress into liver cell death, researchers were able to…
Scientists discover how rogue communications between cells lead to leukemia
New research has deciphered how rogue communications in blood stem cells can cause leukemia. The discovery could pave the way…
Antioxidant reverses BPD-induced fertility damage in worms
From plastics to pesticides, it seems like every week delivers fresh news about the dangers of endocrine disruptors — chemicals…
Key molecular machine in cells pictured in detail for the first time
Scientists used biochemical experiments and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to determine the atomic structure of a complex assembly of molecules known…
‘Reading’ proteins for new properties
Scientists have uncovered the underlying rules that, when broken, contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.
Recognize and control new variants of the deadly Ebola virus more quickly
The situation is extraordinary: there have only ever been four declarations of public health emergencies of international concern in the…
Why bumble bees are going extinct in time of ‘climate chaos’
Researchers have created a new technique that shows which species will be at risk from climate change, where those risks…
Portable lab you plug into your phone can diagnose illnesses like coronavirus
Engineers have created a tiny portable lab that plugs into your phone, connecting it automatically to your doctor through a…
New robot does superior job sampling blood
In the future, robots could take blood samples, benefiting patients and healthcare workers alike. A team has created a blood-sampling…
Synchronization of memory cells is critical for learning and forming memories
Researchers found that the neurons, or memory cells, involved in Pavlovian learning shift their behavior during the learning process and…