Understanding how the immune system protects against fungal pathogenicity
The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause…
Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
How acoustic levitation was scaled beyond a single particle
Sound is energy carried by vibrations moving through matter. It is something we hear, not something we expect…
Harvard scientists tell a ‘hot’ story about beetles and plant sex
Flowers are often described as visual advertisements, using bright colors and strong scents to draw in insects. Yet…
New images reveal an early-stage stellar eruption (nova) in stunning detail
A classical nova may look simple at first. A faint star brightens, sometimes enough for you to spot…
Engineering muscle stem cells for sustainable cultured meat production
The production of cultured meat depends on the isolation, expansion, and differentiation of animal stem cells into edible…
Cryo-EM reveals NPFFR1 activation and guides novel ligand design
This study investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying ligand recognition, subtype selectivity, and activation of neuropeptide FF receptor 1…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Etomidate proves safer than ketamine for emergency intubations
Doctors treating seriously ill patients in an emergency setting may want to give the sedative etomidate, rather than ketamine,…
UC Irvine receives funding for clinical trial of neural stem cell therapy for Huntington’s disease
Leslie M. Thompson, Donald Bren Professor of psychiatry and human behavior as well as neurobiology and behavior at…
Dinutuximab beta plus chemotherapy shrinks neuroblastoma tumors in children
Children with a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma which hasn’t responded to initial treatment or that has…
Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk
A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously…