Immunotherapy drugs that target a protein called programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) on the surface of cancer cells have quickly…
New macrolactone database could aid drug discovery, research
Researchers have created a free-to-use database of 14,000 known macrolactones — large molecules used in drug development — which contains…
Football offensive linemen should start plays upright to avoid hits to the head
Just a simple change to the starting stance of players on the offensive line in American football could significantly reduce…
Human pregnancy is weird — new research adds to the mystery
Scientists set out to investigate the evolution of a gene that helps women stay pregnant: the progesterone receptor gene. The…
Pulse oximetry monitoring overused in infants with bronchiolitis
Monitoring blood oxygen levels with continuous pulse oximetry is being overused in infants with bronchiolitis who do not require supplemental…
Organic memory devices show promise for flexible, wearable, personalized computing
The advent of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things is expected to change modern electronics. The pressing…
Ultrasound-assisted molecule delivery looks to preserve blood for years
Blood can typically be stored for only six weeks after donation, but a potential solution attempts to dry blood by…
How the brain recognizes change
A research team revealed in an animal study a previously unknown role of a presynaptic adhesion molecule to tell the…
CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer’s-related protein
Experts have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers used the ‘molecular scissors’ of…
Scientists identify cause of leakiness in eye diseases
Scientists have identified a key step in the process that leads to leaky vessels and harmful swelling in eye diseases.