Hydrogels are among the most widely studied biomaterials in modern drug delivery research. Their high hydrophilicity, ...

Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a genetic variant that increases people's risk of developing perianal Crohn's disease, the most debilitating manifestation of Crohn's disease. Science X ...

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease that affects your body’s innate immune system (complement system). Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a kidney disease that’s caused by ...

Among people with sickle cell disease—an inherited blood disorder—acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death. The condition is the result of red blood cells becoming stiff, sticky, and ...

Japan now hosts the world’s most advanced quantum–classical hybrid setup, pairing IBM’s cutting-edge quantum system with one of Earth’s fastest supercomputers. On Tuesday, IBM and Japan’s national ...

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute febrile systemic vasculitis of unknown etiology and the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children. The complement system is a major component of innate ...

In a major leap toward the future of computing, researchers have shown that even small-scale quantum processors can outperform classical algorithms in machine learning tasks. The finding offers a ...

In the retina, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the complex of photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), Bruch’s membrane (BM) and the choriocapillaris, the innermost layer of ...

The complement system is an essential part of innate immunity, consisting of more than 30 proteins. A critical element in the pathway is C1q (Complement 1 q), an important recognition molecule in the ...

Harvard Medical School scientists have identified a key protein in the human immune system that drives inflammatory and autoimmune conditions when it turns against the body. The protein, Granzyme K, ...