“A plague is upon us” may have been a familiar cry in ancient Jordan, where a mysterious disease killed large numbers of people and left a lasting mark on society and history.
Today, researchers are uncovering new details about that crisis. An interdisciplinary team from the University of South…
Manual antibody cocktail preparation is a persistent source of error and time burden in high-parameter flow cytometry…
Scientists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have recently discovered a mechanism that promotes the formation of cancer-associated antigens. Researchers in the Scientific Computing Research Unit (SCRU) describe this mechanism as a molecular “switch”…
The immune system is made up of various cells that combat disease. Each cell plays a pivotal role in mediating infection to contain and negate its systemic effects. There are several cells that generate innate immunity or the initial response to disease,…
For more than 25 years, researchers at Northwestern Medicine have been studying people age 80 and older known as “SuperAgers” to understand how some individuals maintain exceptional mental sharpness late in life.
These individuals consistently perform on memory tests at levels similar to people…
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in people with depression.
The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer important clues that could lead to new treatments designed to target these specific…
A minimally invasive outpatient procedure may help people avoid regaining weight after stopping popular medications like Ozempic and semaglutide, according to research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026. About 70% of people who stop these drugs eventually regain much of the…
Scientists have created a thin plastic film that can physically destroy viruses the moment they land on its surface. The breakthrough could help reduce the spread of disease from frequently touched items like smartphones, keyboards, and hospital equipment.
Beyond its effectiveness, the material…
Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, “Hold on — let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!” But what if that gradual decline in vision could be reversed?
CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.