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Medical research

T-bet protein found essential for maintaining flu-fighting memory B cells

At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen ...

Neuroscience

Key brain protein may hold answers for memory loss and neurodegenerative diseases

Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory.

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Health

Obesity linked to what's on local restaurant menus

For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular method to examine the ...

Biomedical technology

Bionic knee allows better movement for amputees

A new bionic knee allows amputees to walk faster, climb stairs more easily, and adroitly avoid obstacles, researchers reported in the journal Science.

Neuroscience

New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain

A new device combining ultrasound and advanced imaging to provide crucial information for the safe delivery of drugs into the brain has been developed by University of Queensland researchers. The research is published in ...