‘Universal antibodies’ disarm various pathogens

Scientists have been studying how the immune system succeeds in keeping pathogens in check. For the…

Simple equation directs creation of clean-energy catalysts

New guidelines could steer the design of less costly, more efficient catalysts geared toward revving up…

Gene variant may increase psychiatric risk after traumatic brain injury

A gene variant known to predict Alzheimer's risk was linked to worse psychiatric symptoms in those…

Restoring epigenetic balance reinstates memory in flies with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms

A study showed that restoring a balance between two epigenetic regulator enzymes restored learning and memory…

New molecule to improve pharmaceuticals draws inspiration from nature’s toolbox

In the race to create more potent and stable medicines, scientists know that adding fluorine can…

Better equipped in the fight against lung cancer

Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer in Germany and the disease affects…

Engineers on a roll toward smaller, more efficient radio frequency transformers

The future of electronic devices lies partly within the 'internet of things' -- the network of…

Understanding steam burns

Even if the wound looks superficially harmless, steam burns must be cooled persistently. Researchers have now…

Molecule that acts on human cells might provide hope for ‘irresistible’ cold cure

Researchers have lab-tested a molecule that can combat the common cold virus by preventing it from…

‘Giant’ problem looms for aging population

Urgent attention needs to be paid to frail older New Zealanders' oral health, a study has…