Studying organ crosstalk leads to a deeper understanding of sepsis

Sepsis, a complex systemic response to infection leading to organ failure, is generally studied at the…

Examining the link between caste and under-five mortality in India

In India, children that belong to disadvantaged castes face a much higher likelihood of not living…

The meat allergy: Researcher IDs biological changes triggered by tick bites

Researchers have identified key immunological changes in people who abruptly develop an allergic reaction to mammalian…

Stardust in the Antarctic snow

The rare isotope iron-60 is created in massive stellar explosions. Only a very small amount of…

Embryology: A sequence of reflexive contractions triggers the formation of the limbs

It normally takes about 21 days for chicken embryos to develop into chicks. By observing chicken…

Multi-tasking protein at the root of neuropathic pain

Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition resulting from nerve injury and is characterized by increased pain…

Lab-on-a-chip drives search for new drugs to prevent blood clots

The effectiveness of current anti-clotting medication can be limited due to the risk of complications. This…

Black hole holograms

Researchers show how a holographic tabletop experiment can be used to simulate the physics of a…

MDA Selected to Build Robotic Interfaces for Canadarm3 on NASA-led Gateway

MDA, a Maxar company, has been awarded two contracts from the Canadian Space Agency for work…

Spending on illicit drugs in US nears $150 billion annually

Spending on cannabis, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine fluctuated between $120 billion and $145 billion each year…