Genetics
Scientists gain new insights into how small intestine works
It was the ancient Greeks who first divided the 20-foot length of the small intestine into three parts: The duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.
Feb 8, 2024
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News tagged with diseased cells
Oncology & Cancer
Study: Risk of cancer doubles for people with 'skewed' blood cells
A study led by King's and published in eLife today has shed new light on how a process called skewed X chromosome inactivation (XCI-skew) is linked to developing chronic disease.
Nov 22, 2022
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Neuroscience
New treatment shows promise against fatal neurological disease: Study
A new treatment shows promise against the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS, a study based on mice showed Tuesday.
Jan 31, 2024
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Immunology
'Natural killer' immune cells can modify tissue inflammation: Study
Melbourne researchers have improved our understanding of how the immune system is regulated to prevent disease, identifying a previously unknown role of 'natural killer' (NK) immune cells.
Feb 10, 2023
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Immunology
T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines
The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time. Focusing on the T-cell instead, ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Experimental therapy eases Alzheimer's signs, symptoms in mice
A new cellular therapy improved learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
Dec 29, 2023
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Medical research
Evidence of autoimmunity's origins uncovered via new approach
Autoimmune diseases are thought to be the result of mistaken identity. Immune cells on patrol, armed and ready to defend the body against invading pathogens, mistake normal human cells for infected cells and turn their weapons ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Health
Vaping may destroy good bacteria and increase cavities, gum disease, and cellular changes that cause cancer
A University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher is discovering that vaping creates chemical reactions in the mouth that can destroy good bacteria while increasing germs that cause cavities, gum disease and ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bacterial toxin may trigger multiple sclerosis onset and relapse
A specific toxin-producing gut bacteria may be responsible for both triggering the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) and ongoing disease activity, according to a new study led by a team of researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Immunology
Regulating immunological memory may help immune system fight disease, study finds
Scientists have long sought to better understand the human body's immune responses that occur during various diseases, including cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Jan 20, 2023
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