Altered virus may expand patient recruitment in human gene therapy trials

For many patients, participating in gene therapy clinical trials isn't an option because their immune system…

Taking the guesswork out of forensic analysis of fingermarks

Scientists are using lasers to take the mystery out of the process of identifying the chemical…

New alloys, phase diagram created by researchers

A multi-institutional team has discovered a way to create new alloys that could form the basis…

Scientists discover more effective, and potentially safer, crystallized form of DDT

A new crystal form of DDT that is more effective against insects than the existing one…

Students print their way to new, powerful supercapacitors

Sustainable chemistry students have tripled the specific capacitance of nitrogen-doped carbons: new materials with potential applications…

Researchers devise new strategy to search for ancient black holes

An interdisciplinary team of physicists and astronomers has devised a new strategy to search for 'primordial'…

Initial successes in treating a hitherto incurable liver disorder

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a currently incurable liver disorder, primarily affecting younger adults aged between 30…

VST captures Eagle Nebula and close companions

Two of the sky's more famous residents share the stage with a lesser-known neighbor in an…

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer’s gene, may fuel disease

Mice carrying a genetic risk factor for the disease quickly developed brain plaques after 12 weeks…

New approach to destroying deadly brain tumors

A new strategy for treating brain tumors may extend or save the lives of patients diagnosed…