Seven types of bacteria and certain immune factors in a woman's vagina and cervix may be…
New perspective on production of blood cells and immune cells
A new study provides a thorough accounting of blood cell production from hematopoietic stem cells. The…
How ‘sleeper cell’ cancer stem cells are maintained in chronic myelogenous leukemia
Even when chronic myelogenous leukemia is in remission, 'sleeper cell,' quiescent leukemic stem cells are maintained…
Naltrexone implant helps HIV patients with opioid dependence prevent relapse
A new study shows that a naltrexone implant placed under the skin was more effective at…
Neglected diseases continue to require attention despite progress
Few novel drugs have been developed to treat neglected diseases in recent decades, Brazilian researchers warn.
Geophysics: A surprising, cascading earthquake
The Kaikoura earthquake in New Zealand in 2016 caused widespread damage. Researchers have now dissected its…
Delusions may stem from sticky beliefs, study finds
Delusions are one of the most common symptoms of psychosis, but little is known about what…
Physicists reveal why matter dominates our universe
Physicists have confirmed that matter and antimatter decay differently for elementary particles containing charmed quarks.
Organic semiconductors: One transistor for all purposes
In mobiles, fridges, planes -- transistors are everywhere. But they often operate only within a restricted…
Using more-specific ‘genetic scissors’ may avoid problems associated with gene editing
A new study suggests that there could be a way to bypass barriers to making CRISPR…