Scientists show for the first time that a newer type of CRISPR, called base-editing, can safely cure cystic fibrosis in…
Scientists solve long-debated puzzle of how the intestine heals itself
Scientists find that normal intestinal cells ‘de-differentiate’ en masse into stem cells that generate the cells needed for a healthy…
Let there be ‘circadian’ light
Researchers describe the science behind creating lighting to make us all happy and productive indoors. A company is using the…
Research team tackles superbug infections with novel therapy
Superbug infections kill 35,000 people in the US annually. A team of researchers has found that a treatment known as…
New discovery has important implications for treating common eye disease
Scientists have made an important discovery with implications for those living with a common, debilitating eye disease (age-related macular degeneration,…
Therapeutic cooling effectively targets site of brain injury
Investigators successfully measure brain temperature in newborn babies undergoing therapeutic cooling, showing that the treatment effectively targets the core of…
Origins of immune system mapped, opening doors for new cancer immunotherapies
A first cell atlas of the human thymus gland could lead to new immune therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune…
Psychologists discover secret to achieving goals
Research has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to fail.
New strategies for helping children process negative emotions
A recent study of indigenous people in southern Chile challenges Western assumptions about children’s emotional capabilities and highlights the value…
Long-lasting and precise dosing of medication
Using a mixture of oil droplets and hydrogel, medical active agents can be not only precisely dosed, but also continuously…