A new article challenges existing understanding of potential therapeutic targets in MLL-translocation leukemia. Specifically, the…
Genomic sequencing could become household term with new hand-held device
Within five years, consumers may begin using a device smaller than a flip phone to…
Scientists discover new structures in bacteria, seek to determine function
Using high magnification imaging, a team of researchers has identified several never before seen structures…
Solar-light-driven fully integrated microfluidic device could serve as autonomous fuel-cell-based power source for microsensors or lab-on-a-chip applications
Miniaturized devices such as microsensors often require an independent, equally miniaturized power supply. Searching for…
Donor microbes persist two years after fecal transplant to treat C. difficile infection
Researchers have made the first direct demonstration that fecal donor microbes remained in recipients for…
Largest genome-wide study of lung cancer susceptibility identifies new causes
A huge study identified several new variants for lung cancer risk that will translate into…
Concussion effects detailed on microscopic level
New research has uncovered details about subcellular-level changes in the brain after concussion that could…
Large Canadian Arctic climate change study cancelled due to climate change
The Science Team of the Canadian Research Icebreaker CCGS Amundsen has cancelled the first leg…
Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth
In a study of predominantly African-American women — who have a much higher rate of…
US aid to combat malaria in Africa is associated with reduced risk of childhood mortality
Scientists have shown that funding from the US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) in 19 sub-Saharan…