Researchers describe a fundamental mechanism of antibiotic resistance. What happens in a bacterium that is resistant to the antibiotic fusidic acid? With a stop-motion movie at...
Researchers have developed a method to confidently produce blood cell precursors from stem cells in mice, by activating a set of seven key genes in the...
The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults.
A groundbreaking new study introduces an AI-powered smartphone app that noninvasively screens for anemia using a photo of a user's fingernail. The study shows the app...
A new study reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that's critical for overall health and...
A new article describes a longer-lasting, 3D-printed, adhesive-free wearable capable of providing a more comprehensive picture of a user's physiological state.
Sterols are among the most abundant lipids in eukaryotic cells, yet are synthesized through notoriously long, complex metabolic pathways. Researchers have used a novel approach to...
A study reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal models.
Researchers have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens -- without needing invasive procedures. Using a new type of microscope and...
An international research team has discovered a critical protein that acts as a 'switch' regulating immune responses to viruses.