Nature Immunology
Diamonds shine in quantum networks
When it comes to dreaming about diamonds, energy efficiency and powerful information processing aren't normally the thoughts that spring to mind. Unless, of…
GM-CSF required for the immune attack in multiple sclerosis
This was demonstrated by the research team of the immunologist Burkhard Becher at the University of Zurich in an animal model. Unlike other known cytokines,…
Collective conservation efforts boosted rhino population in Nepal
According to the census, there are 534 rhinos in Nepal, marking an increase of 99 rhinos from the 435 recorded in the last census in 2008; 503 were recorded in…
How TRIM5 fights HIV
Unlike people, certain monkey species, such as rhesus or night monkeys, are resistant to HIV thanks to TRIM5, a cellular protein: In the case of an HIV…
What's your intestinal bacteria type?
As partners in the international research consortium named MetaHit, scientists from the University of Copenhagen have contributed to show that an individual's…
New biosensor microchip could speed up drug development
Stanford researchers have developed a new biosensor microchip that could significantly speed up the process of drug development. The microchips, packed with…