For centuries, physicians observed that nuns, who are celibate, had much higher rates of breast cancer, leading to the theory ...

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in so-called magic mushrooms, is emerging as one of the most intriguing tools in modern ...

As 2026 begins, many of us feel the familiar pull of New Year’s resolutions. These promises are often dramatic, usually short-lived, and frequently ...

EPFL researchers have successfully engineered cells of the immune system to more effectively recognize cancer cells. The work, covered in two papers, turns the previously lab-based method into a ...

Engineered dendritic cells capture tumor EVs, enhancing antigen presentation and T cell activation to boost cancer immunotherapy in preclinical models.

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An interactive toolbox for standardizing, validating, simulating, reducing, and exploring detailed biophysical models that can be used to reveal how morpho-electric properties map to dendritic and ...

Coral reefs are often described as biodiversity hotspots, but new research shows they also act as powerful regulators of the ...

The year's top paleontological wonders ranged from a 540-million-year-old penis worm to a decades-old rodent impression.

New research shows that crops are far more vulnerable when too much rainfall originates from land rather than the ocean. Land-sourced moisture leads to weaker, less reliable rainfall, heightening ...