Keio University

In a new study, researchers looked at the immune systems of people who have hit the milestone of 110 years old, and found that they have a high number of a particular type of immune cell that’s rare even in healthy, younger people.

Scientists have developed an inexpensive new paper-based blood test kit that quickly determines if patients have infectious diseases. Among other things, it could be of great help to clinicians in developing nations who don't have access to traditional lab equipment.