Team discovers new HIV vaccine target
This is a model of the VRC34.01 antibody (green and yellow) bound to the fusion peptide (red) on a spike on HIV's surface (gray).Credit:...
Self-harm, unintentional injury in bipolar disorder for patients on lithium, other drugs
Taking lithium was associated with reduced rates of self-harm and unintentional injury in patients with bipolar disorder compared with other commonly prescribed maintenance treatments,...
Neuroscientists discover new learning rule for pattern completion
Neuroscientists have discovered a new learning rule for pattern completion.Credit: Copyright IST Austria
Recently, scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria)...
Hubble spies a spiral snowflake
The striking face-on spiral galaxy NGC 6814, whose luminous nucleus and spectacular sweeping arms, rippled with an intricate pattern of dark dust, are captured...
Eyewitnesses’ memories darken skin color
"What this study shows is that the memory of an eyewitness is heavily influenced by the type of crime that was committed," says Prof....
Study identifies potential treatment target for pancreatic cancer
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have identified the first potential molecular treatment target for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, which kills more...
Abortion rates at all-time low in developed countries but remain unchanged in developing countries
Abortion rates have declined significantly over the last 25 years in developed countries and are at a historic low. But in developing countries, where...
Ingestible robot operates in simulated stomach
"It's really exciting to see our small origami robots doing something with potential important applications to healthcare," says Daniela Rus. Pictured, an example of...
Space mission first to observe key interaction between magnetic fields of Earth and sun
This artist's rendition shows the four identical MMS spacecraft flying near the sun-facing boundary of Earth's magnetic field (blue wavy lines). The MMS mission...
Rapid diagnostic test and shorter, cheaper treatment signal new hope for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients
New WHO recommendations aim to speed up detection and improve treatment outcomes for multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) through use of a novel rapid diagnostic...
Small blue galaxy could shed new light on Big Bang
An image of the galaxy AGC 198691 (nicknamed Leoncino, or "little lion") taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
Credit: Photo by NASA; A. Hirschauer &...
