Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer study raises hope of therapy to stop tumor spread
Scientists have discovered a trigger that allows breast cancer cells to spread to the lungs.
Jun 8, 2015
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Journal of Experimental Medicine
Medical research
Researchers home in on what's wearing out T cells
Sometimes even cells get tired. When the T cells of your immune system are forced to deal over time with cancer or a chronic infection such as HIV or hepatitis C, they can develop 'T cell exhaustion,' becoming less effective ...
Jun 3, 2015
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Immunology
Drug target for asthma discovered
The over-active immune cells responsible for asthma depend on the gene BCL11B to develop into mature cells, according to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. The identification of this gene's role could ...
May 13, 2015
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Immunology
Insight into how we protect ourselves from certain bacteria and fungi
Australian scientists have shown that a specific gene determines the development and function of important cells that bridge the gap between our fast-acting 'innate', and slower-acting 'adaptive', immune systems.
May 4, 2015
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Medical research
Malarial parasites dodge the kill
Scientists have uncovered a potential mode of parasite drug resistance in malaria infection, according to a report published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
May 4, 2015
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Medical research
Scientists discover potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Scientists from the Gladstone Institutes have discovered a way to prevent the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice. Using a drug that blocks the production of a certain type of immune cell linked to inflammation ...
Apr 27, 2015
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Immunology
Finding points to a cause of chronic lung disease
Scientists have long suspected that respiratory viruses—the sort that cause common colds or bronchitis—play a critical role in the long-term development of chronic lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive ...
Apr 21, 2015
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Immunology
Study sheds new light on a crucial enzyme for the immune response
A new study by immunology researchers at the IRCM led by Javier M. Di Noia, PhD, sheds light on a mechanism affecting AID, a crucial enzyme for the immune response. The scientific breakthrough, published in the latest issue ...
Apr 20, 2015
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Immunology
Ironing out oxidative stress
You're up in the mountains, the snow is blindingly white, and the sun is blazing down from the sky: ideal skiing conditions – but any skiers carrying the herpes virus might also have to reckon with the onset of cold sores ...
Apr 8, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Central signaling pathway in lymphoma can be blocked successfully
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a blood cancer and the most common malignant condition of the lymphatic system. Although DLBCL is always fatal if left untreated, the cure rate after chemotherapy combined with antibodies ...
Apr 7, 2015
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