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New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.

1 Feb 2024

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death within 5 years of its onset.

1 Feb 2024

Study sheds light on 7-DHC's potential to induce cell death-resistant state in tumors

Cell death is fundamental to life and, thus, healthy aging. In the realm of cellular biology, ferroptosis (a form of programmed cell death) has emerged not only as a focal point of research for its potential in eliminating cancer cells, but also its role in a plethora of other diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, eye diseases such as Retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, as well as ischemia, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, acute kidney injury and inflammation.

1 Feb 2024

Long COVID and ME/CFS share isimilarities in immune system dysfunction, study finds

A study led by UMass Chan Medical School viral immunologists Liisa Selin, MD, PhD, and Anna Gil, PhD, discovered similarities in immune system dysfunction as a potential biomarker among people living with long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

1 Feb 2024

IU surgeon-scientist investigates the role of sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis

An Indiana University School of Medicine surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that causes the lining of the sinuses to swell.

1 Feb 2024

Researchers develop new method to study liver function and disease

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a method to study liver function and disease without requiring invasive procedures.

1 Feb 2024

Next-gen BTK degrader could help overcome treatment resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborating organizations has identified a next-generation BTK degrader that could help overcome treatment resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and related blood cancers.

1 Feb 2024

Specific epigenetic pathway found to be involved in the development of melanoma drug resistance

One of the major challenges in cancer research and clinical care is understanding the molecular basis for therapeutic resistance as a major cause of long term treatment failures.

1 Feb 2024

X-chromosome inactivation and its role in autoimmune susceptibility in females

Somewhere between 24 and 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease, a condition in which the immune system attacks our own tissues. As many as 4 out of 5 of those people are women.

1 Feb 2024

Identifying essential genetic regions for gestational diabetes with deep learning and cfDNA sequencing

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication posing significant health risks to both mothers and their newborns. Early detection and treatment of GDM are crucial to prevent adverse outcomes.

1 Feb 2024

Gingko biloba compound injections linked to better stroke outcomes

People with ischemic (clot-caused) stroke had better early recovery of cognitive function if treated with intravenous injections of a combination of biologically active components of ginkgo biloba during the first two weeks after the stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans.

1 Feb 2024

CRISPR revolutionized: New method edits genes directly in the body

Most approved gene therapies today, including those involving CRISPR-Cas9, work their magic on cells removed from the body, after which the edited cells are returned to the patient.

1 Feb 2024

New microscopy technology unveils detailed images of brain cancer tissue

Brigham and MIT researchers uncovered never-before-seen details in human brain tissue with new, inexpensive microscopy technology.

1 Feb 2024

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.

1 Feb 2024

The anti-cancer potential of sRNAs isolated from different mushroom species

Study reveals that sRNAs from certain mushrooms, particularly Boletus edulis and Agaricus bisporus, show promising anti-cancer properties, with varying efficacy across different species.

31 Jan 2024

Unveiling the mystery behind rapid memory loss in cancer patients

In a rare but serious complication of cancer, the body's own immune system can start attacking the brain, causing rapid-onset memory loss and cognitive deficits.

31 Jan 2024

Scientists coax a deadly bacterium to destroy itself from the inside out

Northwestern University researchers have successfully coaxed a deadly pathogen to destroy itself from the inside out.

31 Jan 2024

Researchers discover new class of compound that targets cancer stem cells

Many cancer therapies, in addition to producing numerous side effects, fail to achieve complete tumour remission, partly due to the presence of cancer stem cells, which are difficult to eradicate.

31 Jan 2024

Scientists uncover a way to "hack" neurons' internal clocks to speed up brain cell development

The neurons that make up our brains and nervous systems mature slowly over many months.

31 Jan 2024

Cell News and Research

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a Muse cell-based product in patients with ALS

Study sheds light on 7-DHC's potential to induce cell death-resistant state in tumors

Long COVID and ME/CFS share isimilarities in immune system dysfunction, study finds

IU surgeon-scientist investigates the role of sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis

Researchers develop new method to study liver function and disease

Next-gen BTK degrader could help overcome treatment resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Specific epigenetic pathway found to be involved in the development of melanoma drug resistance

X-chromosome inactivation and its role in autoimmune susceptibility in females

Identifying essential genetic regions for gestational diabetes with deep learning and cfDNA sequencing

Gingko biloba compound injections linked to better stroke outcomes

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

CRISPR revolutionized: New method edits genes directly in the body

New microscopy technology unveils detailed images of brain cancer tissue

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

The anti-cancer potential of sRNAs isolated from different mushroom species

Unveiling the mystery behind rapid memory loss in cancer patients

Scientists coax a deadly bacterium to destroy itself from the inside out

Researchers discover new class of compound that targets cancer stem cells

Scientists uncover a way to "hack" neurons' internal clocks to speed up brain cell development

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