Creating universal blood-type organs for transplant

A study has proved that it is possible to convert blood type safely in donor organs…

Harnessing vaccine technology to heal bone

To enhance the regeneration of bone, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved recombinant human bone…

How fat cells in the skin help fight acne

Researchers have discovered a specific antimicrobial skin cell and the role it plays in acne development,…

Orangutans instinctively use hammers to strike and sharp stones to cut, study finds

Untrained, captive orangutans can complete two major steps in the sequence of stone tool use: striking…

How to design a sail that won’t tear or melt on an interstellar voyage

Breakthrough Starshot plans to send microscopic probes to Alpha Centauri using lightsails. Previous conceptions of these…

New study illuminates how tiny flies solve complex navigational challenges

The Gnat Ogre is a tiny predator that grabs other insects out of the air, catching…

Recently identified protein group plays major role in nature

Proteins are the ‘workhorses’ in every living cell and constitute the chemical basis of life. These…

SARS-CoV-2 protein targeted by immune cells also triggers response in bat coronaviruses, study shows

A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original…

How politics, society, and tech shape the path of climate change

Public perceptions of climate change, the future cost and effectiveness of climate mitigation and technologies, and…

Multiple sclerosis: Study with twins untangles environmental and genetic influences

Researchers have studied the immune system of pairs of monozygotic twins to identify the influence of…