New combination of drugs works together to reduce lung tumors in mice
A new study has revealed FDA-approved trametinib and entinostat (which is currently in clinical trials) can be given in tandem…
Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk
More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in forest habitats, but researchers…
New study counts the environmental cost of managing Japanese knotweed
New research has looked at the long-term environmental impact of different methods to control Japanese knotweed. Different ways of trying…
Discovery of an unexpected function of blood immune cells: Their ability to proliferate
The ability of a cell to divide, to proliferate, is essential for life and gives rise to the formation of…
How can we tackle the biggest challenges? Ask a plant
Without plants, we'd have no air to breathe or food to eat, yet plant science lingers in the shadowy wings…
Fossil site is ‘Rosetta Stone’ for understanding early life
Leading edge technology has uncovered secrets about a world-renowned fossil hoard that could offer vital clues about early life on…
Study shines new light on ancient microbial dark matter
An international research team produced the first large-scale analysis of more than 400 newly sequenced and existing Omnitrophota genomes, uncovering…
Electronic skin as flexible as crocodile skin
A research team has developed a crocodile-skin-inspired omnidirectionally stretchable pressure sensor.
Protein engineers navigate toward more targeted therapeutics
Researchers uncovered the role of the third intracellular loop in the G protein-coupled receptors' signaling mechanism, which could lead to…
DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS
Researchers use a DNA designer drug to restore key protein levels in motor neurons, delaying paralysis in a mouse model…