How COVID mRNA vaccines may make cancer treatments more effective
A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers…
Researchers develop a novel approach to monitor CD8⁺ T cell activity over time
The ability of immune cells-particularly CD8+ T cells-to launch a rapid burst of proliferation inside tumors is key…
GLP-1 therapeutics may have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction
A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol…
New drug candidates show promise for restoring myelin in MS
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting more than 2.9 million people worldwide. It occurs when…
New T cell therapy targets CTNNB1 cancer mutation with promising results in animal studies
Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have developed a promising new immunotherapy targeting the…
Study shows how early-life epigenetic ‘memory’ can adult brain inflammation
Why do some people remain healthy through childhood yet become more vulnerable to brain disorders such as dementia…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function
Background During lactation, the mammary gland undergoes significant structural and functional changes to produce milk, which is essential…
Study provides new insights into the mechanisms of fetal membrane healing
When a pregnant woman’s water breaks too early, it often leads to preterm birth, with no effective method…
Exercise found to reduce artery hardening after weight loss in adults with obesity
Maintaining weight loss with regular exercise rather than the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) liraglutide, a drug used…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…