Climate science: How a believer becomes a skeptic
A study of a group of people who mostly believe in climate science shows how easily information (and misinformation) can… Read More »Climate science: How a believer becomes a skeptic
Bringing lost proteins back home
Cells are highly controlled spaces that depend on every protein being in the right place. Many diseases, including cancers and… Read More »Bringing lost proteins back home
Unlocking the potential of patient-derived organoids for personalized sarcoma treatment
Researchers at UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed the largest collection of organoids derived from sarcoma patients to… Read More »Unlocking the potential of patient-derived organoids for personalized sarcoma treatment
Researchers identify sex-based differences in immune responses against tumors
Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine investigated differences in T-cell responses between male and female lung cancer patients… Read More »Researchers identify sex-based differences in immune responses against tumors
A two-dose regimen could make HIV vaccines more effective
One of the main reasons it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates… Read More »A two-dose regimen could make HIV vaccines more effective
Fever causes increased mitochondrial activity and damage in immune cells
Feverish temperatures accelerate metabolism, proliferation and immune cell activity, but also (in a particular subset of T cells) cause mitochondrial… Read More »Fever causes increased mitochondrial activity and damage in immune cells
Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore the origins of horsemanship
As anyone who has spent time in the saddle knows, horseback riding can be hard on the body. But can… Read More »Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore the origins of horsemanship
Tooth enamel proteins offer a window into human well-being
A new way of looking at tooth enamel could give scientists a path toward a deeper understanding of the health… Read More »Tooth enamel proteins offer a window into human well-being
Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that despite legislation in 19 states requiring insurers to cover a… Read More »Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies