Smart fabric neutralizes nerve gas

A groundbreaking development has the potential to thwart chemical warfare agents: smart textiles with the ability…

Mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth solved

Research has solved the mystery of how the first animals appeared on Earth, a pivotal moment…

Popular immunotherapy target turns out to have a surprising buddy

The majority of current cancer immunotherapies focus on PD-L1. This well-studied protein turns out to be…

Toxic formaldehyde is produced inside our own cells, scientists discover

New research has revealed that some of the toxin formaldehyde in our bodies does not come…

Scientists use magnetic fields to remotely stimulate brain — and control body movements

Scientists have used magnetism to activate tiny groups of cells in the brain, inducing bodily movements…

Scientists give star treatment to lesser-known cells crucial for brain development

After decades of relative neglect, star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes are finally getting their due. To…

Cell cycle-blocking drugs can shrink tumors by enlisting immune system in attack on cancer

A new study explains why CDK4/6 inhibitors can shrink tumor in some advanced breast cancers. CDK4/6…

Using barcodes to trace cell development

There are various concepts about how blood cells develop. However, they are based almost exclusively on…

Supermassive black holes feed on cosmic jellyfish

Observations of 'Jellyfish galaxies' with ESO's Very Large Telescope have revealed a previously unknown way to…

Modern genetic sequencing tools give clearer picture of how corals are related

As corals face threats from ocean warming, a new study uses the latest genetic-sequencing tools to…