Machine-preserved kidneys show better function ten years after transplant
A long-term follow-up study from a consortium of six European countries, coordinated by the department of Surgery of…
Unlocking the secrets of NMDA receptors for better brain health
As information zings from cell to cell inside the brain, bursts of electricity spur its transmission. At Cold…
Revolutionizing patient discharge with text message-based technology
Every day, millions of people are discharged after extended hospital stays, but matching these patients with appropriate care…
Ancient DNA uncovers paratyphoid and relapsing fever among Napoleonic troops
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have genetically analyzed the remains of former soldiers who retreated from Russia in…
A parent’s guide to manage pediatric respiratory illnesses during the virus season
As we head deeper into fall and toward the holiday season, your little one may start to exhibit…
How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers…
New vaccine label offers real-time heat exposure detection
A color-changing label could help prevent millions of vaccine doses from going to waste, say scientists from the…
New software MaGNet automates analysis of breast tissue branching architecture
Branching isn’t just for trees. This biological process occurs in animal development, enabling organs to perform complex functions.…
Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
Peroxisomes identified as alternative heat producers in brown fat
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a novel way brown fat –…