How the immune system recognizes pathogens: Interaction Time

Researchers show how the immune system distinguishes between self molecules and non-self molecules such as those…

Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten with simple techniques

Researchers have shown that a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) 'lie detector' test, which measures brain…

Needleless vaccine will protect children from dangerous viruses

Orally administered vaccine can protect millions from hepatitis B. Oral vaccines are both safer and less…

Needleless vaccine will protect children from dangerous viruses

Orally administered vaccine can protect millions from hepatitis B. Oral vaccines are both safer and less…

Monitoring the lifecycle of tiny catalyst nanoparticles

In order to tailor nanoparticles in such a way that they can catalyze certain reactions selectively…

Monitoring the lifecycle of tiny catalyst nanoparticles

In order to tailor nanoparticles in such a way that they can catalyze certain reactions selectively…

Novel thermoelectric nanoantenna design for use in solar energy harvesting

Researchers have demonstrated an innovative nanodevice for harvesting solar energy. The article reports that evolutive dipole…

Early-stage detection of Alzheimer’s in the blood

Using current techniques, Alzheimer's disease, the most frequent cause of dementia, can only be detected once…

The sense of touch is formed in the brain before birth

All the surface of the human body is represented in the cerebral cortex in a transversal…

How grunting influences perception in tennis

Grunting noises in tennis influence the prediction of ball flight, according to sport psychologists.