A trove of archival records shows how in the early 1960s the Food and Drug Administration investigated the use of…
Immunotherapy using ‘young cells’ offers promising option against cancer
A new study suggests that the age of certain immune cells used in immunotherapy plays a role in how effective…
When Coronavirus Closes Your Lab, Can Science Go On?
Plenty of work can be done from home, but the pandemic is forcing some parts of the scientific process to…
Graphite nanoplatelets on medical devices kill bacteria and prevent infections
Graphite nanoplatelets integrated into plastic medical surfaces can prevent infections, killing 99.99 per cent of bacteria which try to attach…
To sleep deeply: The brainstem neurons that regulate non-REM sleep
Researchers identified neurons that promote non-REM sleep in the brainstem in mice. These neurons commonly expressed the gene that encodes…
ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers may increase the risk of severe COVID-19
Medical researchers have proposed a possible explanation for the severe lung complications being seen in some people diagnosed with COVID-19.
New device quickly detects harmful bacteria in blood
Engineers have created a tiny device that can rapidly detect harmful bacteria in blood, allowing health care professionals to pinpoint…
The Medical ID Bracelet That Doesn’t Look Like One
An ID can be crucial in a medical crisis, and it doesn’t have to be something you want to hide.
Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing
Attempts to avoid coronavirus can increase the risk of physical and emotional harm from limited social contact.
Take Steps to Counter the Loneliness of Social Distancing
Attempts to avoid coronavirus can increase the risk of physical and emotional harm from limited social contact.