A simple way to make and reconfigure complex emulsions
Researchers can precisely control the distribution of liquids suspended within each other.
New nanogel for drug delivery
Self-healing gel can be injected into the body and act as a long-term drug depot.
Researchers generate a reference map of the human epigenome
Better understanding of epigenetic modifications could elucidate their role in human traits, diseases.
Epigenomics of Alzheimer’s disease progression
Study of epigenomic modifications reveals immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.
Engineered insulin could offer better diabetes control
Molecule stays in the bloodstream and is turned on when blood sugar levels are too high.
Evaluating strategies for HIV vaccination
Study yields insight into generating antibodies that target different strains of HIV.
3 Questions: Pierre Azoulay on the value of funding the NIH
New study shows publicly funded research spurs private drug development.
Study: More expensive emergency care does yield better results
Unique research method reveals significant return on additional health care spending.
Tasting light
Newly discovered taste receptors for hydrogen peroxide allow worms to indirectly detect light.
New analysis explains collagen’s force
Experiments and simulations show that adding or removing water makes the material push and pull.
MIT team enlarges brain samples, making them easier to image
New technique enables nanoscale-resolution microscopy of large biological specimens.
Proteins drive cancer cells to change states
When RNA-binding proteins are turned on, cancer cells get locked in a proliferative state.
Two sensors in one
Nanoparticles that enable both MRI and fluorescent imaging could monitor cancer, other diseases.
New way to make batteries safer
Coating prevents electrical current from damaging the digestive tract after battery ingestion.
NIH Director Francis Collins to deliver Compton Lecture Oct. 28
Collins to present “Exceptional Opportunities in Biomedical Research.”