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Increasing early beta-cell proliferation could halt development of type 1 diabetes

Many in-development cures for type 1 diabetes have understandably focused on tackling the autoimmune aspect of the disease before figuring out a way to replace the destroyed beta cells. But what if focusing on the beta cells first could prevent their destruction altogether?

7 May 2019

Finding potential treatments for autoimmune diseases

More than 50 million Americans are affected by an autoimmune disease, with women at an increased risk for developing one.

7 May 2019

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

A new immunodeficiency disease caused by a novel genetic mutation has been identified by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus providing unique insights into cell biology.

6 May 2019

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Our brains do not only contain neurons, but also a variety of immune cells that play an important role for its functioning.

6 May 2019

Drug reduces risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, study shows

The drug eculizumab, a synthetic antibody that inhibits the inflammatory response, significantly reduced the risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

3 May 2019

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

3 May 2019

'Don’t wash your raw chicken', warns CDC

The CDC have issued another warning against washing raw chicken before cooking. Washing chicken can spread dangerous bacteria onto surfaces and other food items.

3 May 2019

$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will use a $30 million federal grant--the second-largest the center has ever received--to accelerate the chase for one of medicine's most elusive goals: a universal influenza vaccine.

2 May 2019

Vegans are often deficient in these four nutrients

Following a poorly planned vegan diet can result in an insufficient intake of certain vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, calcium, iodine and iron.

2 May 2019

Study shows how neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death

Many chronic disorders arise from misdirected immune responses. A Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich team led by Oliver Söhnlein now shows that neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death and that a tailored peptide inhibits the process.

2 May 2019

New research uncovers how superbug evades the immune system to cause infection

New research led by the University of Sheffield has discovered how a hospital superbug evades the immune system to cause infection - paving the way for new treatments.

30 Apr 2019

Prior radioprotection via EGLN inhibitor improves survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer

Administration of the EGLN inhibitor FG-4592 prior to ablative radiotherapy provided protection against fatal gastrointestinal bleeding and improved survival in a mouse model of unresectable pancreatic cancer.

30 Apr 2019

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Latest results from a project to discover what makes a cancer patient more likely to suffer adverse side-effects after radiotherapy have shown that a combination of biological markers and certain genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity.

30 Apr 2019

Traumatized children tend to suffer from diseases suffer in adulthood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders.

30 Apr 2019

Study describes new viral molecular evasion mechanism used by cytomegalovirus

A study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens describes a new viral molecular evasion mechanism used by cytomegalovirus to interfere in the immune response of the infected host.

30 Apr 2019

Blood based test using AI and nanotechnology devised for chronic fatigue syndrome

People suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been up until now treated with scepticism at best. Their symptoms have been negated as vague and their debilitating condition has not received the status of being proven in a test. No more now!

29 Apr 2019

Mesothelioma patients twice as likely to survive when treated with high dose of radiation

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk, according to research presented at the ESTRO 38 conference.

29 Apr 2019

TET proteins help regulate gene activity vital for normal antibody production

A family of cancer suppressive proteins, known as TET proteins, help regulate gene activity via their influence on chromosomal architecture. However, until now it wasn't entirely clear how genes were activated by TET proteins to make sure that cells perform their normal functions efficiently.

27 Apr 2019

Researchers succeed in humanization of mouse antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

A research group led by Professor Yasuko Mori (Division of Clinical Virology, Center for Infectious Diseases, Kobe University) have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B.

26 Apr 2019

New device makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper, and more effective

A simple injection that can help regrow damaged tissue has long been the dream of physicians and patients alike.

26 Apr 2019

Immune System News and Research

Increasing early beta-cell proliferation could halt development of type 1 diabetes

Finding potential treatments for autoimmune diseases

CU Anschutz researchers identify new immunodeficiency disease

Comprehensive brain map reveals ‘hidden’ microglia that may be involved in neurodegenerative diseases

Drug reduces risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, study shows

RIT faculty-researcher develops microfluidic device for early detection of Ebola virus

'Don’t wash your raw chicken', warns CDC

$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

Vegans are often deficient in these four nutrients

Study shows how neutrophils exacerbate atherosclerosis by inducing smooth muscle-cell death

New research uncovers how superbug evades the immune system to cause infection

Prior radioprotection via EGLN inhibitor improves survival in mouse model of pancreatic cancer

Combination of biological markers and genetic changes can predict radiation sensitivity

Traumatized children tend to suffer from diseases suffer in adulthood

Study describes new viral molecular evasion mechanism used by cytomegalovirus

Blood based test using AI and nanotechnology devised for chronic fatigue syndrome

Mesothelioma patients twice as likely to survive when treated with high dose of radiation

TET proteins help regulate gene activity vital for normal antibody production

Researchers succeed in humanization of mouse antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

New device makes encapsulating cells much faster, cheaper, and more effective

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