Suppressing brain immune cells enhances memory recall in young mice
Babies of every species from mouse to human rapidly forget things that happen to them-an effect called infantile…
Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet
From high-quality protein to omega-3s and antioxidants, algae emerge as a promising but carefully qualified solution for future…
Blood lipid–hormone ratios predict future asthma attacks years in advance
A large biobank study reveals that subtle imbalances between inflammatory lipids and steroids in the blood can identify…
Customizable protein platforms offer new hope for cancer treatment
Precise methods for shredding or repairing and replacing specific cancer-causing proteins in a malignant cell, developed at the…
Interferon response key to fighting rhinovirus infections in nasal passages
When a rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, infects the lining of our nasal passages,…
Single-cell technique maps pre-malignant gene mutations in solid tissues
A new single-cell profiling technique has mapped pre-malignant gene mutations and their effects in solid tissues for the…
Web-based cytometry atlas reveals immune signatures across pancreatic cancer treatments
Oncologists have achieved some immune system responses in patients with pancreatic cancers using various combinations of vaccines and…
Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts
A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia…
Preclinical study reveals potential new treatment for severe liver fibrosis
Researchers at McMaster University are leading preclinical studies into a novel drug candidate developed by Espervita Therapeutics that has the potential to prevent and reverse liver fibrosis – a dangerous, disease-induced build-up of…
Obesity study reveals gut fat’s unique inflammatory role and immune cell richness
Abdominal fat is not a uniform tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, and…
Novel degraders show promise in preclinical studies
Cancer cells employ a variety of strategies to evade the immune system, and modern immunotherapies aim precisely at…
Maternal whooping cough vaccine shields newborns’ immune system
In 2024, Germany recorded the highest number of whooping cough cases since reporting became mandatory in the year…