Study finds link between blood components and brain disorders A Mater Research study has identified a previously unknown genetic link between platelets and Parkinson's Disease, with findings published in Cell Genomics. Feb 3, 2023 0 45
The 'Kraken' subvariant XBB.1.5 sounds scary. But behind the headlines are clues to where COVID's heading The XBB.1.5 subvariant, known informally as "Kraken," is the latest in a menagerie of Omicron subvariants to dominate the headlines, following increasing detection in the United States and United Kingdom. Feb 3, 2023 0 8
How the body's defenses keep their weapons in check The signaling molecules of the immune system should trigger a response only where necessary. To prevent a life-threatening spread to the rest of the body, connective tissue can absorb these molecules like a sponge. A team ... Feb 3, 2023 0 58
Kisspeptin hormone injection could treat low sex drive in women and men The hormone kisspeptin could be used to treat women and men distressed by their low sexual desire, according to two new studies. Feb 3, 2023 1 44
Scientists identify a new therapeutic target in macrophages for the treatment of obesity-related diseases Macrophages are cells of the immune system that, in addition to playing an essential role in the early response to microbial infection, also regulate tissue function and inflammation. Inflammation is a physiological response ... Feb 3, 2023 0 87
AI could speed up discovery of new medicines Artificial intelligence that could reduce the cost and speed-up the discovery of new medicines has been developed as part of a collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca. Feb 3, 2023 1 137
Using donor CAR T cells shows promise in treating myeloma patients in phase I trial A team of medical specialists working at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York has found that donated white blood cells can be used effectively as part of CAR T cell therapy to treat myeloma patients. Feb 3, 2023 report 0 45
How the absence of a protein could help people better cope with the consequences of a stroke Astrocytes are star-shaped cells in the brain that play an important role in maintaining the blood-brain barrier, supplying nerve cells with nutrients, and removing metabolic products. At more than 50 percent, they make up ... Feb 3, 2023 0 502
Gender and age differences found in gene expression related to circadian clock A trio of bioengineering scientists at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has found age and gender differences in gene expression related to the circadian clock. For their paper published in the journal Science, Lorenzo ... Feb 3, 2023 report 0 117
The psychology of playing the fool Tess Wilkinson-Ryan almost didn't publish a book at all. But when the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor and moral psychologist saw an email in her inbox from a literary agent with the subject line, "Introduction ... Feb 3, 2023 0 63