Changes to hospital electronic health records could improve care of patients on warfarin

Using electronic health records can improve the care patients on warfarin receive after they leave the…

Tumor-seeking salmonella treats brain tumors

Genetic tweaks to salmonella turn the bacteria into cancer-seeking missiles that produce self-destruct orders deep within…

A novel cancer immunotherapy shows early promise in preclinical studies

Scientists report that GARP, a TGF-beta cell surface receptor, could be a novel diagnostic marker for…

Surprise advance in the treatment of adult cancers

An epigenetic modification that might be the cause of 15% of adult cancers of the throat…

Updated classification system captures many more people at risk for heart attack

Experts have published a suggested new plan for a five-stage system of classifying the risk of…

Researchers use nature’s weaving formula to engineer advanced functional materials

For the first time, biomedical engineers have woven a 'smart' fabric that mimics the sophisticated and…

New Colombian plant discovered honors Colombian president

A new plant species from Northeastern Colombia has been named Espeletia praesidentis, in honor of efforts…

How to inflate a hardened concrete shell with a weight of 80 t

An alternative for resource intensive formwork for the construction of concrete domes has been developed. It…

Psychology: Playful people are at an advantage

Adults can positively utilise their inclination towards playfulness in many situations. They are good at observing,…

Looking for life in all the right places, with the right tool

Researchers have invented a range of instruments from giant telescopes to rovers to search for life…