A team of physicians from Bochum are the first to successfully use CAR T-cell therapy to treat two patients with a rare autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system. This treatment modifies endogenous immune cells ...
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For some, the word "histamine" might evoke thoughts of seasonal allergies: runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. But the molecule also influences exercise performance.
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Some cancers and chronic inflammatory diseases are treated with immunotherapies. These stimulate the patient's immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells. To improve such therapies, researchers are looking for mechanisms ...
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A more effective vaccine technology may be on the horizon. In a new study in mice, researchers from the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that a simple addition to mRNA vaccines can significantly enhance their effectiveness. ...
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A Peter Mac-initiated clinical trial suggests a way to dramatically improve outcomes in patients with high-risk forms of large B-cell lymphoma, who otherwise have a 50% chance of cure from conventional therapy.
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Proteoglycans are large molecules that are important for tissues all over the body. For example, they play key roles in the development of cartilage and blood vessels, and they can also protect against inflammation and infection. ...
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New research by Swansea University and Cambridge University has revealed the causes and devastating impacts of delays—that can last decades—in diagnosing lupus, an auto-immune condition.
Jun 21, 2025
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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, information began to trickle in about who was at higher risk of a dangerous outcome from infection: men, those over 65, smokers, those with obesity. It turns out these seemingly unrelated ...
Jun 17, 2025
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Treating rare diseases can be complicated at the best of times, and it gets even more complicated when different patients with the same disease exhibit different symptoms. Now, researchers from Japan have reported a cellular ...
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Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, "friendly fire" from T cells can sometimes harm the body's healthy tissues.
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