Take your flu shots! Fighting cancer with flu vaccines.
Flu shots have an exciting new role in the world of cancer therapy! A recent study shows that flu vaccines could be used to boost the effects of cancer immunotherapy. Continue reading Take your flu shots! Fighting cancer with flu vaccines.
Betelguese: dimming, but probably not dying
Betelguese, a star in the Orion constellation, was spotted dimming in December 2019. Despite news reports that this may signal an impending supernova, it is probably just part of the star’s natural brightness cycles. Continue reading Betelguese: dimming, but probably not dying
Beyond Beef: Study finds Sweets, Alcohol and Eating Out Lead to Higher Carbon Footprint in Households
Is eating vegan really the best dietary way to limit your environmental impact? Study shows that eating sweets and at restaurants is associated with higher carbon footprints than eating meat. Continue reading Beyond Beef: Study finds Sweets, Alcohol and Eating Out Lead to Higher Carbon Footprint in Households
High fat diets can affect how often you snack
Scientists find that diets high in fats and sugars can disrupt the body’s biological clock, leading to any-time snacking. This overconsumption was found to be dependent on the function of dopamine-regulating neurons in the “biological-clock” region of the brain. Continue reading High fat diets can affect how often you snack
Some viruses can defeat CRISPR with nucleus-like compartments
CRISPR is a highly effective immune system that defends bacteria from viruses. It was recently shown that some viruses have evolved counter-defenses that protect their DNA with a nucleus-like structure. Continue reading Some viruses can defeat CRISPR with nucleus-like compartments
New Fish Species and Rapid Evolution Found in African Lake
40 new species of fish have been found in Lake Mweru in East Africa. Breeding of related lineages may have allowed the cichlids to rapidly evolve to fill different ecological niches. Continue reading New Fish Species and Rapid Evolution Found in African Lake
A Smarter Contact Lens
Researchers from Korea have described the fabrication and function of a new type of smart contact lens which is capable of being charged wirelessly, allowing for long-term continuous use that conventional smart contact lenses have been incapable of permitting. Continue reading A Smarter Contact Lens
A Rough Portrait of Your Face, Painted by your DNA
A new study takes a crack at trying to predict someone’s face using just their DNA. Continue reading A Rough Portrait of Your Face, Painted by your DNA
Parasitic Worm Antibiotic to the Rescue
A potential solution to dangerous infections like E. coli have been found in the gut of a parasitic worm. Read Jeep’s article to find out more. Continue reading Parasitic Worm Antibiotic to the Rescue
Artificial DNA can replace your thumb drive
Scientists at ETH Zurich recently developed a storage architecture using DNA, where they fused DNA into everyday objects in order to store data. Continue reading Artificial DNA can replace your thumb drive