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A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of people suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Researchers have identified a new role for a protein called extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in a pathway activated by interferon-gamma that can trigger cells to self-destruct.

A team of researchers has found that tropical forest ecosystems are more reliant on aquatic insects than temperate forest ecosystems and are therefore more vulnerable to disruptions to the links between land and water.

The FDA has approved the use of soundwaves to break down tumors for liver cancer treatment, providing a promising alternative to surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

A University team has demonstrated in theory that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can be delivered into the cells of a malignant tumor to refocus the body’s immune system against the cancer.

Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth, despite typically going undiagnosed until age 3 or later.

Discharged in large quantities by textile, cosmetic, ink, paper and other manufacturers, dyes carry high-toxicity and can bring potential carcinogens to wastewater. It’s a major concern for wastewater treatment.

Are we living in a simulation? A new law of physics could support the theory that we are simply characters in an advanced virtual world.

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics to stimulate neural tissue in a minimally invasive way and help treat neurological disorders or nerve damage.

A protein has been identified as key to immune modulation during pregnancy, which affects placental health and provides a potential target for reproductive conditions.