Researchers in Italy have shown for the first time that among children who have undergone a donor stem cell transplant, the presence of diverse species of micro-organisms in the intestinal tract before the transplant resulted in significantly better overall patient survival and fewer complications. The study, published today in the journal Blood, adds to a … Read more
The spinal cord is harder to access and study than even the brain. The challenges posed by its mobility and anatomical structure have made understanding exactly how it functions difficult. Rice University engineers will work with collaborators to optimize an array of nanoelectronic threads, or NETs ⎯ already used successfully for gathering high-fidelity, long-term data … Read more
Christina Aguilera showed off her spectacular fashion sense in a sparkly pink mini skirt made to resemble the coveted Hermès Birkin bag. The 42-year-old superstar — who recently posed with Selena Gomez and Karol G — took to Instagram to model the statement-making fashion piece, which revealed her toned legs. The mother-of-two treated her 9.1 … Read more