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Scientists Trace The Development Of New Immune Cell Type

In a comprehensive analysis of the complete dendritic cell lineage, researchers have identified a new type of immune cell that can be targeted for developing vaccines and immunotherapy.

The Molecular Mechanisms Of Thyroid Disease

Blocking VEGF-A or its receptor could help prevent the remodelling of the thyroid gland associated with thyroid disease, scientists say.

In Drug-Target Interactions, Size Matters

Scientists have developed a method that can discriminate how different drugs form complexes with their targets.

Training Turtles With Parasitic Robots

Researchers can control the movements of a turtle through a parasitic robot mounted on its carapace.

What Happens When Birds Of A Feather Poop Together?

A new study shows that even a small amount of bird poop is enough to produce noticeable changes in the nutrient conditions of the water.

Dirty Money! Banknotes Carry An Abundance Of Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers have found that banknotes harbor potentially pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

Generic HepC Meds In India Really Pay Off

Using generic drugs to treat hepatitis C in India would increase patients' life expectancy by more than eight years and reduce lifetime healthcare costs by US$1,300.

How Traditional Chinese Herb Eases Pain

In a clinical study with 122 patients, scientists have found that pain is reduced in more patients that used bingpian.

More Dust Actually Improves Air Quality In China

Reduced dust slows winds and increases air stagnation over cities like Beijing in China.