Computer program finds new uses for old drugs

Researchers have developed a computer program to find new indications for old drugs. The computer program,…

New imaging technique peers inside living cells

Called Ultrasound Bioprobe, a non-invasive approach allows researchers to view sub-cellular structures and their mechanical behavior…

Women-run start-ups hampered by bias among male investors, study finds

Researchers examined data for nearly 18,000 start-ups and found that companies started by women have a…

How the immune system identifies invading bacteria

Never-before-seen images of mouse immune system proteins and bacterial bits reveal an inspection strategy that identifies…

Environmental factors may trigger lupus onset, progression

While genetics play a role in the development of Lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease, so do…

Gene drive technologies for ecosystem conservation: Use with care!

Scientists working in the vanguard of new genetic technologies have issued a cautionary call to ensure…

Chance discovery of forgotten 1960s ‘preprint’ experiment

Researchers in physics and mathematics have long used 'preprints' -- preliminary versions of their scientific findings…

On the origins of star stuff: Shedding new light on origin of anti-matter

Astronomers have used a high-altitude observatory in Mexico to better understand where gamma rays come from.…

New model estimates odds of events that trigger sudden cardiac death

A new computational model of heart tissue allows researchers to estimate the probability of rare heartbeat…

Progression from infection to pulmonary tuberculosis follows distinct timeline

Researchers have uncovered a sequence of biological processes that occur in humans infected with the bacterium…