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Researchers have identified how immune-based cancer treatment can cause colitis, and have found a new way to deliver immunotherapy without this side effect.

Unknown germs are a common occurrence in hospitals. Researchers at the University of Basel have spent many years collecting and analyzing them. They have identified many new species of bacteria, some of which are significant for clinical practice.

A meta-imager that uses a nanostructured lens material could potentially replace traditional imaging optics in machine-vision applications.

In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from George Mason University investigated the effects of pre-natal and post-natal vitamin B12 supplementation on human milk B12 levels.

Stanford Medicine researchers find that ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive compound, safely led to improvements in depression, anxiety and functioning among veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

In a scientific breakthrough, Monash University researchers have discovered a revolutionary 'U-turn' in the evolution of antibiotic resistance, challenging the widely accepted notion that traits once developed are irreversible.

The largest genetic study of gestational diabetes to date has led to a discovery of nine novel genetic regions linked to this severe and common pregnancy complication. The results shed light on previously unknown physiological mechanisms.

Researchers have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing. The robotic garment gives a gentle push to the hips as the leg swings, helping the patient achieve a longer stride.

A new study from the University of Louisville shows the nicotine in certain types of e-cigarettes may be more harmful than others, increasing risk for irregular heartbeat, or heart arrhythmias.

Using a new processing technique, researchers have been able to transform coal into extremely high-purity materials that can be used to build functional electronic components.