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Microscopic image with a star-shaped lumen on the left and a spherical lumen on the right. The apical marker Ezrin…

Researchers found that the mycobacterial sugar molecule, α-glucan, binds to dectin-1 on host macrophages, which promotes the pathogen’s survival.Image credit:©iStock.com,…

Glioblastoma multiforme cells, illustration. Glioblastoma multiforme is a malignant tumor that arises from astrocytes, one of the support cells of…

Plants use a group of metabolites during infection to initiate an early warning system to nearby and distant cells.Image credit:©iStock.com,…

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a progressive condition of the retina that reduces the vision of affected individuals. Over time, photosensitive…

Across all domains of life, immune defenses thwart invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most…

With countless nanoparticle formulation options to explore, researchers need a way to quickly identify scalable nanomedicine formulations that deliver their…

Miso is a 6-year-old male border collie from Canada who knows the names of about 200 toys.Image credit:Veronica SuenMost dogs…

Illustration showing a transplanted nerve cell (gold) using its internal compass (code) to find its partner nerve cells in the…

Tree bark teems with microbial life that contributes to the cycling of atmospheric gases.Image credit:© iStock.com, Tanjina Pervin SeemaThe cracked,…