Cholesterol transporter ABCA1 boosts macrophage-driven cancer immunity
In recent years, cancer researchers have made major breakthroughs by using the body’s immune system to fight cancer.…
Reprogrammed neutrophils promote tumor growth
Predicting tumor progression is one of the major challenges in oncology. Scientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE)…
Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal
By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed…
Too many antioxidants may negatively affect future offspring
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia;…
Herpes virus infection softens cell nuclei through internal mechanical changes
A recent international research project has used advanced microscopy techniques and computational modeling to discover why virus infection…
Chlamydia pneumoniae found in the eye may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…
Nasal spray vaccine prevents infection from highly pathogenic H5N1 virus
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed a nasal vaccine against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, or…
Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body’s response to cancer
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from…
How DNA and life experiences leave distinct marks on the human immune system
A high-resolution immune cell atlas reveals how inherited DNA and life-long environmental exposures leave separate epigenetic signatures that…
MYC cancer gene suppresses immune alarm signals to protect pancreatic tumors
The cancer gene MYC camouflages tumors by suppressing alarm signals that normally activate the immune system. This finding…
Genetic study establishes causal link between obesity and cognitive decline
People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical…