Positron emission tomography plays a pivotal role for monitoring the distribution and accumulation of radiolabeled…
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Infection defense: Call for support by the killer cells
A few days after a viral infection, countless killer cells swarm out to track down…
Two investigational antitumor agents work better together against MPNST and neuroblastoma
A new study demonstrates that the combined usage of Aurora A kinase inhibitor (alisertib) and…
An ‘ignition key’ revs up DNA shuffling to make antibodies
Rearranging the genome is a risky endeavor, and human cells reserve it for special occasions,…
NASA spacecraft prepares to fly to new heights
NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale mission begins a three-month long journey into a new orbit, taking it…
Massive comet-like object pollutes atmosphere of a white dwarf
For the first time, scientists have witnessed a massive object with the makeup of a…
Device emulates human kidney function
Instead of running tests on live kidneys, researchers have developed a model kidney for working…
Deeper look at unconventional oil and gas
Chemical engineers build simulations based on samples from unconventional, organic shale formations that can help…
We like taking selfies but not looking at them
An online survey has found that although taking and posting selfies is hugely popular, 82%…
Making strides in schizophrenia diagnosis research
Researchers have developed a blood test that could help doctors more quickly diagnose schizophrenia and…