The Surprisingly Simple Recipe for Starting to Grow a Limb
Study illuminates development, could inform limb regeneration efforts
Worm Study Raises Concern About DEET’s Effect on Reproduction
Findings suggest need to consider reproductive health alongside prevention of insect-borne diseases
What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us About the Immune System
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, immunology may be entering a new golden age
How the Immune System Fights to Keep Herpes at Bay
New study findings could inform the design of treatments for a range of viruses that replicate in…
What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?
Observations in mice hint at role of daydreams in remodeling the brain
Preapproval Requirement for Oral Anticancer Drugs May Interfere with Treatment
New analysis raises concerns over delays, risk that some patients may discontinue medication
Building Models of the Brain to Take Them Apart
Computational neuroscientist probes how the brain learns, remembers, and decides
New Clues Into the Head-Scratching Mystery of Itch
Researchers identify common microbe as previously unknown culprit behind itch
Annual Awards Propel Basic Discoveries Into Clinic
The Blavatnik Therapeutics Challenge Awards aim to harness fundamental insights into new treatments
What Human Diseases Can Teach Us About the Immune System
Jennifer Oyler-Yaniv is studying cancer to understand general principles of the immune system
The Health and Economic Toll of Gun Violence in Youth
Study details the physical, mental, and financial toll of gunshot injuries and deaths in children
Some Benefits of Exercise Stem from the Immune System
Activated by exercise, immune cells in the muscles fend off inflammation, enhance endurance