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A Secret Handshake Determines B-Cell Fate
The strength of the interaction between B-cells and T follicular helper cells decides whether the B-cells become antibody-producing plasma cells, researchers say.
AI Takes The Guesswork Out Of Drug Interactions
Researchers have developed a deep learning platform that predicts how drugs might adversely interact with other drugs or food.
Peptic Ulcer Drug Tames Superbugs
A bismuth-based drug typically used in the treatment of peptic ulcers could potentially help to prevent the spread of multi-drug resistant bacteria.
Putting The Paper Back Into E-Paper
Scientists in Japan have developed technology that could pave the way for paper-based electronic books.
Robots Join The Search For Advanced 2D Materials
A Japanese research team has developed a robot for the automated assembly of two-dimensional crystalline nanomaterials.
Epigenetics Makes White Fat Turn Beige
Targeting specific sites on the JMJD1A protein could help researchers transform white fat into beige fat without affecting other cellular processes.
Pinpointing The Roots Of Gastric Cancer With AI
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to identify mutations in the non-coding regions of the human genome that are responsible for causing gastric cancer.
Lens Shown To Reduce Myopia In Children
Scientists in Hong Kong have designed spectacle lenses to slow myopic progression in children.
How Antifreeze Proteins Walk On Ice
Molecular simulations reveal how antifreeze proteins bind to ice to allow fish to withstand sub-zero temperatures.