Two investigational antitumor agents work better together against MPNST and neuroblastoma

A new study demonstrates that the combined usage of Aurora A kinase inhibitor (alisertib) and HSV1716…

An ‘ignition key’ revs up DNA shuffling to make antibodies

Rearranging the genome is a risky endeavor, and human cells reserve it for special occasions, like…

NASA spacecraft prepares to fly to new heights

NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale mission begins a three-month long journey into a new orbit, taking it twice…

Massive comet-like object pollutes atmosphere of a white dwarf

For the first time, scientists have witnessed a massive object with the makeup of a comet…

Device emulates human kidney function

Instead of running tests on live kidneys, researchers have developed a model kidney for working out…

Deeper look at unconventional oil and gas

Chemical engineers build simulations based on samples from unconventional, organic shale formations that can help predict…

We like taking selfies but not looking at them

An online survey has found that although taking and posting selfies is hugely popular, 82% of…

Making strides in schizophrenia diagnosis research

Researchers have developed a blood test that could help doctors more quickly diagnose schizophrenia and other…

Ancient Earth as a model for studying hazy exoplanets

For astronomers trying to understand which distant planets might have habitable conditions, the role of atmospheric…

Bacteria links Crohn’s disease to arthritis

Patients with Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes abdominal pain and…