Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Eliminate Malaria
Genetically modifying mosquitoes to express antimalarial genes and pass them on to their offspring is being tested as a new strategy to eliminate malaria. Altering…
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Study Shows Drug May Boost Vaccine Protection in Older Adults
A preliminary study shows that a drug, which helps immune cells self-clean, may improve vaccine protection in older adults. A drug that boosts the removal…
Ants Harness Their “Collective Brainpower” to Navigate Obstacles
New findings reveal how ants increase their collective sensing power to help them navigate complex terrains. Ants use their numbers to overcome navigational challenges that…
New Cutting-Edge Tool Can Distinguish the Cause of Blood Clots Based on Their Shape
A tool that uses machine-learning technology can distinguish the cause of different types of blood clots based on subtle differences in their shape. A new…
Aiming to to Form Biological Patterns, Scientists Dissect and Redesign Protein-Based Pattern Formation
Dissecting self-organizing protein systems step by step may help scientists design the process of biological pattern formation from minimal ingredients. Probing the functional segments, or…
Key Brain Circuit Controls Individual Responses to Temptation
Differences in how individual rats respond to ‘reward cues’, which have been linked to compulsive behaviors such as substance abuse and overeating, can be traced…