A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells
By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a potential way…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Purdue record for the whitest paint appears in latest edition of ‘Guinness World Records’
Want to save big on your air conditioning bills? Wait a few years to coat…
Purdue biologists identify new strategy used by bacteria during infection
Purdue associate professor of biological sciences Zhao-Qing Luo, foreground, and graduate student Yunhao Tan identified a new way in which…
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in…
Pain killers may improve health of diabetics and the obese
Blocking a pain receptor in mice not only extends their lifespan, it…
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Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
A New Way to Predict Cancer’s Spread? Scientists Look at ‘Stickiness’ of Tumor Cells
By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego…
Dark thoughts before and after giving birth are almost universal – now psychologists want to find out why
Researchers aim to investigate the causes and potential treatments for perinatal intrusions — intense and…
Another way longer paternity leaves help new parents
A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship…
Counter-Strike players faster at decision-making, study shows
One of the world’s most popular first-person shooter games - Counter-Strike - could help to…
These 11 genes may help us better understand forever chemicals’ effects on the brain
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their “forever chemical” moniker by persisting in water,…
Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit
Imagine this scenario: Two people cheat on their partners with each other and then leave…
QIMR Berghofer cell therapy saving lives of immunocompromised patients
A powerful immunotherapy that targets out-of-control viral infections has saved the lives of dozens of…
New research reveals link between air pollution and water quality and people having multiple long term chronic conditions
Multimorbidity is the presence of two or more chronic health conditions that create disability and…