Immunotherapy for cancer: New method identifies target antigens by mass spectrometry

New cancer therapies harness the immune system to fight tumors. One of the main principles behind…

Scientists invent new way to see proteins in motion

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that makes X-ray images of proteins as they move…

Lower cost of LEDs reduce profitability for manufacturing landscape

Although residential and commercial industries are widely adopting energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs), the drop in…

Hormonal contraception is safer than expected for women with diabetes

Strokes and heart attacks are rare for women with diabetes who use hormonal contraception, with the…

There’s a science to gift giving: experiences are better than material items

This holiday season, consider giving an experience. New research shows it can foster stronger relationships than…

Microlensing study suggests most common outer planets likely Neptune-mass

A new statistical study of planets found by a technique called gravitational microlensing suggests that Neptune-mass…

Groundbreaking discovery has potential to improve therapies for cancer and other diseases

The Retinoblastoma protein (pRB) has long been studied for its role in cell growth and the…

Land use affects spread of schistosomiasis-carrying snails in Asia

To help inspire new ways of stopping the spread of schistosomiasis, researchers have studied the dispersal…

Repurposed drugs may offer improved treatments for fatal genetic disorders

Researchers believe they have identified a potential new means of treating some of the most severe…

Large, rare diamonds offer window into inner workings of Earth’s mantle

Breakthrough research examines diamonds of exceptional size and quality to uncover clues about Earth's geology. The…