New Transcend Initiative to address mycobacteria threats
Mycobacteria are tiny, tough to kill and can pose serious public health risks. Perhaps the best-known — and certainly most ...
A revolutionary new microscope could reveal the hidden machinery of life
Researchers have developed a revolutionary microscope that uses an incredibly powerful laser to make previously invisible cellular structures easier to ...
Scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize for controlling brain cells with light
A discovery in tiny algae led to a Nobel Prize-winning breakthrough that allows scientists to switch brain cells on and ...
Scientists discover a way to kill dangerous gut bacteria without killing the good
Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful ...
Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to ...
Scientists gave worms magnetic bacteria. They lived 43% longer
A magnet-producing bacterium extended the average lifespan of C. elegans worms by more than 43% while helping protect their neurological ...
This new drug could break cancer’s resistance to treatment
A new experimental drug called CS18 may help break through cancer drug resistance by disabling several of the defenses ...
Men more likely to be infected with TB than women
Globally, men account for around two-thirds of people diagnosed with TB but until now, the reasons for this disparity ...