Immunology
Scientists question fundamental theory about education of immune police
A fundamental theory about how our thymus educates our immune police appears to be wrong, scientists say.
Oct 8, 2014
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Medical College of Georgia
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Protein appears to protect against bone loss in arthritis
A small protein named GILZ appears to protect against the bone loss that often accompanies arthritis and its treatment, researchers report.
Sep 12, 2014
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Surgery
Facial plastic surgery can safely address the major aspects of aging in one operation
A total facial rejuvenation that combines three procedures to address the multiple signs of an aging face and neck can be performed safely at one time, a new study shows.
Sep 8, 2014
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Medical research
Drug that improves blood flow may help find cause of exercise intolerance in cystic fibrosis
A little white pill may help scientists learn why patients with cystic fibrosis have less exercise capacity than their peers, even if their lungs are relatively healthy.
Sep 2, 2014
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Neuroscience
Virus, zebrafish enable scientists to map the living brain
A virus and a zebrafish are helping scientists map the living brain. "You can kinda draw a diagram and see how cells within it are connected in a functioning brain," said Dr. Albert Pan, neuroscientist at the Medical College ...
Aug 25, 2014
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Medical research
Cancer fighter can help battle pneumonia
The tip of an immune molecule known for its skill at fighting cancer may also help patients survive pneumonia, scientists report.
Aug 5, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers want to know how newest IBS drug helps stomach pain
The newest drug for irritable bowel syndrome has the welcome benefit of relieving the excruciating stomach pain affecting about a third of patients, and researchers want to know how.
Aug 4, 2014
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Medical research
Researcher shines light on the search for new drugs
They are the largest family of receptors on the surface of our cells, and they help us maintain basics like blood pressure and heart rate.
Jun 25, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Liver cancer vaccine effective in mice
Tweaking a protein expressed by most liver cancer cells has enabled scientists to make a vaccine that is exceedingly effective at preventing the disease in mice.
Jun 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Obese, older, Caucasian women on dialysis most at risk for rare, deadly condition
Obese, Caucasian females over age 50 with diabetes and on dialysis because their kidneys have failed are among those at highest risk for the rare and deadly condition calciphylaxis, according to an analysis of the United ...
Jun 2, 2014
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