When exposed to various stimuli, monocytes/macrophages are recruited to and retained within the local tissue microenvironment, where they can activate and display either proinflammatory or ...

PHILADELPHIA ­— Cancer cells’ quick moves may make them skilled escape artists. Some cancer cells appear to wriggle away from immune cells trying to gobble them up. These evasive maneuvers — caught on ...

SPUNGE, the independent footwear brand founded by Salehe Bembury, is marking a major milestone with its first global retail launch on November 15. This rollout positions SPUNGE as the first ...

Electrical stimulation can reprogram immune cells to heal rather than harm, reducing inflammation and speeding tissue repair. The discovery opens a path to new, safer therapies for chronic disease and ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...

Imagine generating power not from sunlight or wind, but from the simple mixing of fresh and salt water. This is the quiet promise of osmotic energy, a renewable energy source generated where river ...

Worried about what's in your tap water? A high-performing reverse osmosis (RO) countertop system is one of the best ways to protect your family. Unlike basic filters, these advanced systems are ...

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that electrically stimulating macrophages can “reprogram” them in such a way to reduce inflammation and encourage faster, more effective healing in ...

Reverse osmosis (RO) is a vital water purification technology used in various applications such as boiler feedwater treatment, cooling water systems, and wastewater recycling. The feedwater for RO can ...

The Japanese city of Fukuoka is the second in the world to harness the power of osmosis to generate electricity for surrounding areas. Reading time 2 minutes Scientists believe saltwater could become ...

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From Cape Town to Tehran to Lima to Phoenix, dozens of cities across the globe have recently experienced water shortages. In the next five years the world’s demand for fresh water could significantly ...