Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
mRNA has entered the lexicon
Catastrophe occasionally apologizes for itself by coughing up a consolation prize. World War II gave us penicillin. So let's count our blessings.
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Genetics
Implanted cells triggered by electricity used to drive in vivo gene expression
Two significant factors have hampered the age of human-integrated cybernetics. One, humans can interact well with electronic devices without needing to implant them. Nearly all cybernetic human-machine interactions can be ...
Oncology & Cancer
CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose
CAR-T immune therapies could be effective against solid tumors if the right targets are identified, a new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers suggests. The researchers have successfully deployed ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Study raises possibility of immunotherapy treatment for ALS
New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease.
Jul 31, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover how malignant melanoma eludes immune cells
Malignant melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer, deploys an elegant molecular mechanism to evade natural immune responses and the therapies intended to boost them, according to new work led by scientists at the Herbert ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells
Scientists have identified a protein that plays a pivotal role in the action of several emerging cancer therapies. The researchers say the discovery will likely aid efforts to fine-tune the use of immunotherapies against ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?
Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs.
Jul 30, 2023
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Immunology
Study finds that ketone bodies, as alternative cellular fuels, boost immunity
A metabolic by-product that is more prevalent during fasting may supercharge immune cells as they fight infection and disease, reports an early stage study by Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators.
Jul 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Tail spin: Study reveals new way to reduce friendly fire in cell therapy
In a promising form of immunotherapy known as CAR T-cell (chimeric antigen receptor) therapy, the patient's T cells are engineered to better recognize and attack antigens on the surface of cancer cells. In treatments currently ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Medical research
Scientists discover protein required for an effective immune response to invading bacteria
A team led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has discovered a protein that plays critical roles in alerting the body to a bacterial infection and initiating an effective immune response to fight back ...
Jul 26, 2023
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