Living cells depend absolutely on tubulin, a protein that forms hollow tube-like polymers, called microtubules, that form scaffolding for moving
Month: November 2018
E-Alerts Dramatically Cut Heart Attack Rate for People Hospitalized With A-Fib
A simple pop-up alert on a computer screen could help save the brains and hearts of many hospital-bound people with an
Synthetic DNA-delivered antibodies protect against Ebola in preclinical studies
Scientists at The Wistar Institute and collaborators have successfully engineered novel DNA-encoded monoclonal antibodies (DMAbs) targeting Zaire Ebolavirus that were
Pain can be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Expect a shot to hurt and it probably will, even if the needle poke isn’t really so painful. Brace for
Can scientists change mucus to make it easier to clear, limiting harm to lungs?
For healthy people, mucus is our friend. It traps potential pathogens so our airways can dispatch nasty bugs before they
Arm Yourself Against the Coming Flu Season
If the last flu season is any indication, you need to take steps now to protect yourself against infection, an
If your diet fails, try again; your heart will thank you
During the holiday season, it can be difficult for even the most determined of us to stick to a healthy
Moths and magnets could save lives
A new technology that relies on a moth-infecting virus and nanomagnets could be used to edit defective genes that give
‘Waltzing’ nanoparticles could advance search for better drug delivery methods
Indiana University researchers have discovered that drug-delivering nanoparticles attach to their targets differently based upon their position when they meet
Diabetes Drug Might Also Ease Heart Failure Risks
The diabetes drug Farxiga might do double-duty for patients, helping to ward off another killer, heart failure, new research shows.