How mitochondrial damage ignites the 'auto-inflammatory fire'

Researchers describe the biochemical pathway that results in the generation of oxidized mitochondrial DNA, how it…

Activity patterns saw dramatic shifts during and beyond COVID-19 pandemic in United Kingdom

A new analysis describes how U.K. residents shifted the amount of time they spent on various…

Microparticles could be used to deliver 'self-boosting' vaccines

Engineers have developed microparticles made of a biocompatible polymer that can deliver a payload at different…

Bright Kreutz sungrazing comet destroyed by the Sun

A bright Kreutz sungrazing comet appeared in ESA/NASA SOHO C3 coronagraph imagery on July 11 and…

Scientists discover 'future-proof' method using bacteria to remove phosphorus from wastewater

Scientists have developed a technique to remove phosphorus from wastewater at higher temperatures than is possible…

Long COVID has a significant impact on UK workforce, study finds

Experts looking at the effects of Long COVID on the UK workforce warn it has had…

This is how water fleas defend themselves against carnivorous plants

Fleas are only a few millimeters in size. But they do have a whole arsenal of…

Tiny gene fragments revealed as crucial new players in retinal development and vision

Researchers have identified a gene that is crucial for the proper development of photoreceptor cells in…

Whether you're 18 or 80, lifestyle may be more important than age in determining dementia risk, study reveals

Individuals with no dementia risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes or hearing loss, have similar brain…

Turning white blood cells into medicinal microrobots with light

Medicinal microrobots could help physicians better treat and prevent diseases. But most of these devices are…