New Tool Helps Distinguish the Cause of Blood Clots
A tool that uses machine-learning technology can distinguish the cause of different types of blood clots based on subtle differences in their shape
cell biology
Finding Leukemia's Weakness Using Genome-Wide CRISPR Tech
Study shows, for the first time, that whole genome CRISPR-based screens can be carried out in a manner that is much more physiologically relevant, researcher says
Solving the Riddle of Superbug Toxin Damage to Gut
New understanding may now lead to new treatments or prevention methods for C. difficile infection
Hydrogen Sulfide Heightens Disease in TB, Suggesting a New Therapeutic Target
The tuberculosis bacteria induce increased hydrogen sulfide production by human macrophages, which increases pathogenesis
New Immunotherapeutic Strategy Shows Promise in Eradicating Infectious Biofilms
Communities of bacteria known as biofilms are notorious for forming on implanted medical devices and tissues in the body, where they give rise to chronic, sometimes life-threatening infections
Osteosarcoma Profiling Reveals Why Immunotherapy Remains Ineffective
Study points to strategies for improving outcomes with immunotherapy in rare cancer type
Multicentric Study Identifies a New Biomarker for Vascular Dementias
The biomarker, lipocalin 2 protein, is present in the cerebrospinal fluid