Masterswitch discovered in body’s immune system

Scientists have discovered a critical part of the body's immune system with potentially major implications for…

Mosquitoes that carry malaria may have been doing so 100 million years ago

The anopheline mosquitoes that carry malaria were present 100 million years ago, new research shows, potentially…

Scientists use smartphones to improve dismal rating of nation’s civil infrastructure

In the United States, aging civil infrastructure systems are deteriorating on a massive scale. A recent…

Scientists use machine learning to ID source of Salmonella

A team of scientists has developed a machine-learning approach that could lead to quicker identification of…

PET imaging agent may allow early measurement of efficacy of breast cancer therapy

Physicians may soon have a new way to measure the efficacy of hormone therapy for breast…

New tuberculosis drug may shorten treatment time for patients

A new experimental antibiotic for tuberculosis has been shown to be more effective against TB than…

Nearly half of adults with heart disease can’t afford their medical bills

More than 45 percent of non-elderly adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) report financial hardship due…

Changes in lung cells seen almost immediately after contact with low-molecular weight PAHs

A new study shows cancer-promoting changes in lung cells as soon as 30 minutes after exposure…

How your smartphone is affecting your relationship

The allure of smartphones, and how they impact our interpersonal relationships, might be the result of…

Interaction between immune factors triggers cancer-promoting chronic inflammation

A research team has identified interaction between two elements of the immune system as critical for…