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In the fight against disease, programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis, is a key protective function of the body. A research team has now successfully identified a new molecular switch in this process and elucidated its mechanism of action.

Researchers have discovered that targeting PD-L1 recycling in myeloid cells enhances T-cell activation and boosts the effects of checkpoint blockade therapies. A new antibody, H1A, shows promise for improving treatment outcomes.

Discover how ancient climate systems can be understood through the peculiar isotopic properties of prehistoric plant species.

Discover how scientists produced a form of germanium that shows superconducting behavior.

Enhancing continuous manufacturing of vaccines, researchers innovate a Raman spectroscopy tool for efficient quality control in production.

A detailed 3D atlas of the brain in the two weeks after birth offers a window into a critical period of neurodevelopment.

A tiny bone from Starosele Cave, Crimea, has yielded ancient DNA showing it belonged to a Neanderthal dubbed “Star 1”. Genetic analysis revealed close ties to Siberian and European Neanderthals, highlighting long-distance mobility.

Explore the significance of six-million-year-old ice found in Antarctica, shedding light on ancient climate conditions and greenhouse gas changes.

Chemists at Utrecht University have developed FibrilPaint, a fluorescent molecule that binds to amyloid fibrils, making it possible to measure the earliest protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Discover how a new copper IUD design mimics plant leaves to prevent corrosion, reducing pain, cramping and other common side effects.