Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a…
Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students
For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with…
Machine learning unlocks blood test secrets for spinal cord injury
Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict…
Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…
Want to save an endangered species? Start with the right DNA blueprint
When scientists want to trace how a species has changed over time — and predict its prospects for…
New molecular signatures map the stepwise development of gastric cancer
Gastric cancer often develops through a gradual sequence of changes, beginning with superficial gastritis and advancing through chronic…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Why universal COVID-19 vaccine guidance offers stronger protection than high-risk-only policies
Nine independent modeling teams demonstrate that maintaining a universal COVID-19 vaccine policy yields consistent population-level benefits, reducing hospitalizations…
can this muscle-boosting supplement help boost my brain?
I have some in my cupboard. And I’m far from alone – creatine has become the supplement of…
News – New genetic test can diagnose brain tumours in as little as two hours
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Scientists and medics have developed an ultra-rapid method of genetically diagnosing…
Control of spin qubits at near absolute zero a game changer for quantum computers
The qubits were supplied by Diraq, a UNSW spin-out established by Professor Andrew Dzurak, and the know-how that enabled…