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A team of researchers has visualized a human cell death complex linked to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and injuries associated with excessive cell death.

A solid-state metal oxide transistor-based technology can detect tiny quantities of biomolecules, such as DNA and COVID-19 spike protein, in less than two minutes.

A new surface that kills bacteria more than 100 times faster and more effectively than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

Researchers have set out to finally uncover exactly how the BCG vaccine works. A better understanding of the vaccination could help to design more effective tuberculosis vaccines.

Researchers have developed a platform that can rapidly screen thousands of compounds to identify potential antiviral drugs to treat coronaviruses.

In a new study, investigators report on the design and testing of a breathalyzer that relies on viral RNA detection to diagnose SARS-CoV-2.

Scientists unexpectedly discovered a way to transform millions of predatory bacteria into swirling flash mobs reminiscent of painter Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”.

Researchers have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and even COVID-19.

According to a new study that measured samples of environmental DNA from around the globe, the number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing in correlation with local levels of plastic pollution.

People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. Researchers now believe they have discovered why.