Indicators of multiple sclerosis in the blood years before symptoms
In 10% of people who develop multiple sclerosis, indicators of the disease appear in the blood several years before the symptoms: these are particular antibodies
In 10% of people who develop multiple sclerosis, indicators of the disease appear in the blood several years before the symptoms: these are particular antibodies
Rare genetic variants, which alter the proteins at the base of the scaffolding that guarantees the shape of cells, trace the ‘signature’ of those who
A mouse embryo with 6 legs was obtained by a group of researchers at the Gulbenkian Scientific Institute in Oeiras, Portugal: the extra pair of
The mother mouse’s diet during pregnancy influences the facial features of the unborn baby: for example, a diet rich in proteins leads to larger nasal
Filling a long-standing gap, the ‘winter protein’ has finally been found, responsible for the sensation of cold in all mammals, including humans: in fact, while
The protein that under normal conditions helps to repair damage suffered by DNA becomes a new target for future therapies against tumors. The protein is
A new type of vaccine ‘masked’ as a virus has obtained promising results: tested on mice, it managed to induce a strong production of antibodies
For the first time it is possible to see the starter of human fertilization in action: highly realistic simulations created thanks to a supercomputer show
Brain tumor cells are transformative: to ensure an undisturbed life, they imitate healthy neurons and in this way manage to escape attacks by the immune
The smallest and tightest knot in the world is a cloverleaf knot made up of just 54 atoms: chemists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences