New AI tools identify potential drugs for rare Ebola virus
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have enabled Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to identify nearly two dozen antiviral compounds…
How a tiny H5N1 dose triggers massive virus shedding in cow milk
New cow infection experiments reveal a striking paradox: H5N1 needs only a tiny dose to overwhelm mammary tissue…
Small non-coding RNA molecule precisely controls vital gene expression and cellular balance
A rapidly advancing area of biomedical innovation is shining a spotlight on miR-128-3p, a small yet powerful molecule…
Bioinformatics accelerates discovery of marine-derived bioactive therapeutic peptides
Marine organisms have evolved a remarkable arsenal of host-defense peptides under conditions of extreme variability and constant pathogen…
Light-driven nanomotors improve multimodal breast cancer treatment efficacy
The nanomotor starts with bowl‑shaped mesoporous polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles. These biocompatible bowls are loaded with two key payloads:…
Researchers track genetic changes in Brazil’s rare Sabiá virus
The Sabiá virus causes an acute hemorrhagic and neurological syndrome. Four fatal cases have been recorded in the…
Adjuvanted and high-dose flu vaccines protect older adults equally well
A large Kaiser Permanente Northern California study found that two enhanced flu vaccines performed similarly in adults aged…
New skin patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep monitors
A soft wireless chest patch could replace bulky polygraphs and sleep-lab wires by continuously tracking the body’s hidden…
Researchers discover water’s role in brain learning and memory signaling
How do we learn to remember? At the most fundamental level, it’s all about chemicals and electricity. Beyond…
DNA-guided CRISPR system targets RNA and expands Cas12 beyond gene editing
A DNA-guided CRISPR platform could make RNA detection and control more stable, scalable, and precise, opening new routes…
Identifying the methodology gap that prevents treatment of infection-triggered chronic diseases
Thousands of Americans develop chronic persistent symptoms-such as fatigue, cognitive difficulties (“brain fog”), and other debilitating issues-each year…
Base editing approach repairs deadly Dravet syndrome mutation in mice
Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially…