Memory B cells depend on autophagy for their survival, but the protein Rubicon is thought to hinder this process. Researchers from Osaka University have discovered a shorter isoform of Rubicon called RUBCN100, which enhances ...
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Chronic inflammation of the middle ear can cause several problems and complications that can affect a person's hearing and balance. One such problem is the formation of a cholesteatoma, which is an abnormal collection of ...
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Systemic autoimmune diseases are characterized by inflammation of multiple organs and can have devastating consequences for patients. There is a dire need for treatments against these diseases. RNase treatments seem promising ...
Jul 18, 2023
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The Nobel prize winning physicist Niels Bohr once said, "An expert is a (person) that has made all the mistakes that can be made in a narrow field." This idea, that to master a skill we must learn from our mistakes and avoid ...
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We all know that a strong immune system is a definite advantage. Yet, sometimes, the immune system goes awry and attacks the body. This autoimmunity is the cause of various disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's ...
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COVID-19 has had a huge global impact since the initial outbreak in 2019. Men and women show different responses to this disease, with men having a higher risk from infection. The underlying cellular basis for this difference ...
Feb 13, 2023
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If you have young children, you're likely worried about how much time they spend staring at a screen, be it a tablet, phone, computer, or television. You probably also want to know how screen time affects your child's development ...
Jan 23, 2023
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Pipes play an essential role in bringing water to the faucets in your home, but if one of those pipes springs a leak, damage can result. Similarly, the vascular system plays an essential role in carrying oxygen and nutrients ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Atherosclerosis, the clogging of the arteries with fatty plaques, is a major cause of death worldwide. Human atherosclerosis often involves calcification (or a build-up of calcium) in the arteries, and thrombosis, where a ...
Oct 27, 2022
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Dialysis is a lifesaving technique that artificially filters blood; however, it has some harmful side effects. Now, researchers from Japan have found that monitoring a normal blood component could help prevent one of the ...
Oct 6, 2022
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