Drug prevents fentanyl overdose for a month in monkeys

A single dose of a novel antibody medication can bind to fentanyl and prevent the opioid from triggering potentially life-threatening symptoms, research in monkeys suggests ​A single dose of a novel antibody medication can bind to fentanyl and prevent the opioid from triggering potentially life-threatening symptoms, research in monkeys suggests A single dose of a novel …

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Removing zombie-like cells may help treat multiple sclerosis

Senolytic drugs can clear away worn and damaged “zombie” immune cells that are resistant to dying, which may help treat multiple sclerosis, according to research in mice ​Senolytic drugs can clear away worn and damaged “zombie” immune cells that are resistant to dying, which may help treat multiple sclerosis, according to research in mice Senolytic drugs …

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Early-stage stem cell therapy trial shows promise for treating progressive MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage. ​An international team has shown that the injection of a type of …

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Artificial intelligence paves way for new medicines

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered. ​Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered. Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict where a drug molecule can be chemically altered. 

Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins

Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able to permeate sugar molecules, but researchers have observed sucrose transport in plant aquaporins for the first time, challenging this theory. ​Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able to permeate sugar molecules, but …

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AI can tell which chateau Bordeaux wines come from with 100% accuracy

A machine-learning algorithm was able to tell which estate 80 Bordeaux red wines came from with 100 per cent accuracy by assessing their chemical signatures ​A machine-learning algorithm was able to tell which estate 80 Bordeaux red wines came from with 100 per cent accuracy by assessing their chemical signatures A machine-learning algorithm was able to …

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2023 saw thrilling space missions and new cosmic mysteries

The past year gave us thrilling missions to Jupiter and the moon, stunning images that captured the universe like it’s never been seen before, and a few tanatalising cosmic mysteries ​The past year gave us thrilling missions to Jupiter and the moon, stunning images that captured the universe like it’s never been seen before, and …

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Shipwrecks are havens for wildlife in areas threatened by fishing

In areas of the sea affected by bottom trawling, marine life is more abundant in and around shipwrecks, suggesting they should be considered important conservation sites ​In areas of the sea affected by bottom trawling, marine life is more abundant in and around shipwrecks, suggesting they should be considered important conservation sites In areas of the …

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How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation

A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests. ​A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket …

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Survey finds Americans struggle to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season

The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make it difficult to eat healthy, exercise and get adequate rest, according to a new survey. ​The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration but many Americans admit the endless flurry of activities make …

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