There are still critical research gaps hampering efforts to both assess the environmental impacts of…
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New gene map reveals cancer’s Achilles heel
Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, creating a long-awaited foothold…
Closing the loop on an HIV escape mechanism
The motion of a specific protein in a human cell regulates whether HIV will infect…
Researchers assess use of drug-susceptible parasites to fight drug resistance
A new model for evaluating a potential new strategy in the fight against drug-resistant diseases…
Heart disease patients who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise
Patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise,…
No benefit found for use of probiotic Bifidobacterium breve in preemies
Despite being safe to administer, there is no benefit in using the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve…
Progesterone supplements do not improve outcomes for recurrent miscarriages, study shows
Progesterone supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy do not improve outcomes in women with…
Antibody-drug compounds and immunotherapy to treat breast cancer
To more efficiently treat breast cancer, scientists have been researching molecules that selectively bind to…
‘Material universe’ yields surprising new particle
An international team of researchers has predicted the existence of a new type of particle…
Urban trees provide pollution solution
Urban environments struggle with contaminated water running off, causing pollution and algal blooms. In response,…