The production of antibodies, essential for protecting our body against infections, is very well regulated through the action of a specific subtype of immune system cells, follicular helper lymphocytes. Now, a team led by ...
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In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses routine clinical data, such as that from a simple blood test, to predict whether ...
Jun 3, 2024
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The research group of Professor Riitta Lahesmaa have discovered a novel modulator for human regulatory T cells. This novel regulator can strengthen or dampen immune response and provides a new basis for therapeutic approaches ...
May 30, 2024
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An Oregon Health & Science University-developed platform for cytomegalovirus-based vaccines shows promise as a "shield" against cancer. The findings were recently published in the journal Science Advances.
May 29, 2024
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As gene sequencing technologies become more powerful, our understanding of cellular diversity has grown in parallel. This led scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to create a tool to improve the ease and accuracy ...
May 27, 2024
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A research group has revealed the tumor-extrinsic function of master regulator transcription factor-TP63 in promoting immune evasion and affecting immunotherapy efficacy in squamous cancer.
May 24, 2024
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Fine air particles, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), are a major air pollutant linked to various health problems. These particles can travel deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream when inhaled. Recent ...
May 24, 2024
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A study co-led by researchers at UCLA Health has found distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors say their findings suggest that differences ...
May 22, 2024
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For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite many years of research, this type ...
May 22, 2024
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When medical devices such as pacemakers are implanted in the body, they usually provoke an immune response that leads to buildup of scar tissue around the implant. This scarring, known as fibrosis, can interfere with the ...
May 22, 2024
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