New ‘smart drug’ shows promise for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
A clinical trial has found that patients responded to a new 'smart drug' for women with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Terahertz wireless makes big strides in paving the way to technological singularity
Scientists have announced the successful development of a terahertz (THz) transceiver that can transmit or receive digital data at 80 gigabits per second (Gbit/s)....
Prenatal forest fire exposure stunts children’s growth
Forest fires are more harmful than previously imagined, causing stunted growth in children who were exposed to smoke while in the womb, according to...
Can a flowing liquid-like material maintain its structural order like crystals?
Scientists have discovered a chiral compound, which can spontaneously form a molecular assembly with an extremely large single domain structure beyond a size regime...
Engineers can detect ultra rare proteins in blood using a cellphone camera
Commercial approaches to ultrasensitive protein detection are starting to become available, but they are based on expensive optics and fluid handlers, which make them...
Scientists create new map of brain’s immune system
A team of researchers under the direction of the Medical Center -- University of Freiburg has created an entirely new map of the brain's...
In the blink of an eye: Team uses quantum of light to create new...
Imagine being stuck inside a maze and wanting to find your way out. How would you proceed? The answer is trial and error. This...
New one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model
Study shows new forms of an older anti-cancer agent appear to enhance the immune system's ability to fight melanoma in mice.
Brain’s primitive sensory region also participates in sophisticated learning
Neuroscientists have revealed that a simple brain region, known for processing basic sensory information, can also guide complex feats of mental activity. The new...
Blueprint for treating a deadly brain tumor
In a study of mice and human brain tumors researchers searched for new treatments by exploring the reasons why some patients with gliomas live...
