Researchers may have cracked an important code in the influenza virus, one that may lead to the development of flu vaccines that remain potent for up to 10…
Trees may hold the key to new discoveries about cancer and tumor formation. Fast-growing poplar trees were originally examined for potential applications in renewable energy, but were accidentally…
A research team at University of Massachusetts is investigating a recently identified type of body fat that may have beneficial effects in the body. Known as “beige fat,”…
Scientists at the Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai recently created five clones from a single gene-edited macaque monkey. The project represents a significant departure…
Urine can provide important insights into health and overall bodily function. This makes urine-testing a powerful tool in the quest to detect and treat disease. Valued for its…
A new palm-sized device set for release in Europe can detect common pathogens in minutes. The Polish researchers who created the device, known as the SensDx, believe it…
Genetically modified chickens can lay eggs that contain an important immune-boosting human protein. Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh Roslin Institute have developed a more efficient means of…
A Massachusetts company is developing an all-in-one device that can test for many known pathogens on-site, addressing the time and cost disadvantages of having to transport samples to…
A new educational approach focused on healthcare professionals involves monitoring a trainee’s body language and mental state during simulated patient encounters. While interacting with a patient mannequin and…