Pregnant women could get on their bikes and stay healthy with better support

Medical advice from risk-averse health professionals may contribute to some women's decisions to stop cycling to…

Single cells lined up like ducks in a row

The higher the concentration of tumor cells in the bloodstream, the greater the risk of metastasis.…

Component tracking solution via ‘fingerprint’

Highly interconnected manufacturing chains, cost issues and technical feasibility make it difficult to trace individual components…

MIRPHAB: Sensor boutique for early adopters

Every chemical substance absorbs a very individual fraction of infrared light. Like a human fingerprint, this…

Macular degeneration: Drusen as promising biomarkers for progression of the disease

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a common disease of the center of the retina, primarily affecting seniors.…

Potential target for treatment of aggressive brain cancer identified

Researchers have discovered that the BCL6 protein could potentially be used as a marker to predict…

Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis

The health of blood vessels depends solely on age, suggests new research. The new study aimed…

Possible explanation for unparalleled spread of Ebola virus discovered

The world may be closer to knowing why Ebola spreads so easily thanks to a team…

How can you tell deep-sea octopuses apart? Check their warts

Until now, there'd been no rigorous framework for telling apart two species of deep-sea octopuses --…

First dual-targeting nanoparticles lower cancer’s defenses and attack tumors

Cancer immunotherapy has emerged as one of the most exciting directions in cancer treatment. But the…