Immune Cells Consult with Neighbors to Make Decisions
A new study reveals how to influence inflammation and activate an immune response, which could lead to new therapies to mobilize the immune system to help fight cancer.
Engineering News
‘Atomic Dance’ Reveals New Insights into Performance of 2D Materials
A Northwestern Engineering team used electron microscopy to observe the cause of failure in a widely used 2D material, which could help researchers develop more stable and reliable materials for flexible electronic devices.
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