A genome-scale analysis of the evolutionary relationships and times of origin of sea urchins and their relatives has prompted a re-evaluation of their fossil record.
A novel prioritisation pipeline and ‘plug-and-play’ vaccine technology opens up the possibility of rapidly generating tailored cancer vaccines for clinical use.
Study suggests ecological trade-offs between growth and death allow marine microbes with different dispersal strategies to coexist on small particles in the ocean.
Study suggests that certain types of immune cells found in the blood may help predict physical status in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, while others may predict patient survival.
Cancer cells undergo mechanical stress when they move through the body, which could contribute to deadly metastases – a discovery that may have implications for possible new treatment approaches.
A first-of-its-kind study reveals the transfer and metabolism of vitamin D by the human placenta, with findings that could inform new interventions to support foetal development.
Findings suggest community-based HIV prevention efforts may need to consider geographic transmission patterns if they are to effectively curb the spread of the disease.
