The parasite causing the most severe form of human malaria uses proteins to make red blood cells sticky, making it…
Loss of smell and taste validated as COVID-19 symptoms in patients with high recovery rate
Researchers have published the first empirical findings that strongly associate sensory loss and COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the…
Diagnostics, meet CRISPR
A new diagnostic test to quickly and easily monitor kidney transplant patients for infection and rejection relies on a simple…
Toxic cell atlas guides new therapies for neurodegeneration
Researchers have identified a comprehensive molecular profile or ‘atlas’ of the toxic immune cells that damage the brain. They demonstrate…
Milk allergy guidelines may cause overdiagnosis in babies and children
Current medical guidelines for diagnosing cow’s milk allergy in babies and young children may be linked to overdiagnosis of the…
Cybersecurity, tech infrastructure requires international trust
Researchers use the field of incident response to shed light on how experts — and nations — can more effectively…
3 Vans, 6 Coolers, a Plane, a Storm and 2 Labs: A Nasal Swab’s Journey
The backlog for Covid-19 testing in New Jersey and other parts of the country is getting worse, not better. From…
3 Vans, 6 Coolers, a Plane, a Storm and 2 Labs: A Nasal Swab’s Journey
The backlog for Covid-19 testing in New Jersey and other parts of the country is getting worse, not better. From…
Large-scale analysis links glucose metabolism proteins to Alzheimer’s disease biology
In the largest study to date of proteins related to Alzheimer’s disease, a team of researchers has identified disease-specific proteins…
Foxglove plants produce compounds used in heart medicine; can science do it better?
New research investigates how foxgloves create medicinal compounds, with an eye toward improving the process. Specifically, the lab is investigating…