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Interferon-gamma essential for lung-resident memory B cell development after influenza infection

During a bout of influenza, B cells interact with other immune cells and then take different paths to defend the body.

13 Sep 2023

Study sheds new light on the role of 'TonEBP' protein in lupus and lupus nephritis

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by Professor Hyug Moo Kwon and his research team in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor Jaeseok Yang from Yonsei University.

13 Sep 2023

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

A recent Scientific Reports study investigated the effect of yoga on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) severity.

13 Sep 2023

Could spinach extract accelerate wound healing in those with diabetes?

A recent Scientific Reports study evaluated the effect of spinach extract on wound healing in diabetic rats.

13 Sep 2023

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies, represented by immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), have been highly successful and have become an important basis for the future treatment of cancers.

12 Sep 2023

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

The potential of dark tea in cancer prevention and management.

11 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Researchers identify a super-enhancer-regulated RNA-binding protein cascade that drives the growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a deadly form of pancreatic cancer. The discovery offers a promising new avenue for targeted therapy, potentially sidestepping severe side effects associated with other treatments.

10 Sep 2023

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

UK study reveals COVID-19 vaccination effectively boosts anti-S antibody levels and reduces symptom severity post-infection, irrespective of the viral variant involved. High antibody levels are linked to quicker viral clearance, suggesting reduced transmission risk.

10 Sep 2023

Irisin-based therapies may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers who previously developed the first 3D human cell culture models of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that displays two major hallmarks of the condition - the generation of amyloid beta deposits followed by tau tangles - have now used their model to investigate whether the exercise-induced muscle hormone irisin affects amyloid beta pathology.

8 Sep 2023

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Researchers explored the biological mechanisms by which exercise-induced irisin attenuates amyloid-beta pathology in Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Researchers conducted the phase 1 trial of orally-administered senolytic therapy comprising quercetin (Q) and dasatinib (D) for symptomatic and early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.

8 Sep 2023

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Researchers performed a multi-omics evaluation of HSPCs obtained from individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms transforming to TP53-related secondary forms of acute myeloid leukemia.

7 Sep 2023

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers reviewed the evidence for SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

6 Sep 2023

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

A recent study at the University of New Mexico Hospital highlights that American Indian and Alaska Native populations face disproportionate severity and mortality rates from COVID-19. The research points to the urgent need for targeted interventions and resources to address these health disparities.

5 Sep 2023

Targeting the ORAI1 calcium channel could provide new approach to treating oral cancer

An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study published in Science Signaling led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

5 Sep 2023

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

The study reveals a strong association between gut microbial carbohydrate metabolism and insulin resistance, pointing to gut microbes as a key player in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Targeting these microbial activities could offer a new therapeutic pathway for improving insulin resistance and overall metabolic health.

4 Sep 2023

Study reports highly pathogenic avian influenza A infection in pet dogs and cat on a rural poultry farm in Italy

Researchers presented serological evidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus infection in a pet cat and five dogs on a rural poultry farm in Italy.

4 Sep 2023

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

News Medical interviewed Dr Paula Desplats, an Associate Professor of Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego.

1 Sep 2023

Is the rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer complicating our fight against the pandemic?

New study reveals rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in Ohio's white-tailed deer population, with a 25% seroprevalence rate. The findings suggest a significant risk of animal-to-human transmission and indicate the virus evolves faster in deer than in humans.

31 Aug 2023

KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

In this special episode, host Julie Rovner, KFF Health News' chief Washington correspondent, interviews three noted health policy experts.

31 Aug 2023

Transcription News and Research

Interferon-gamma essential for lung-resident memory B cell development after influenza infection

Study sheds new light on the role of 'TonEBP' protein in lupus and lupus nephritis

Can yoga alleviate rheumatoid arthritis severity?

Could spinach extract accelerate wound healing in those with diabetes?

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

Exploring the anti-cancer potential of dark tea

Unlocking the secret drivers of deadly pancreatic cancer: New target offers hope for treatment

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

Irisin-based therapies may help combat Alzheimer’s disease

The role of exercise-induced hormone irisin in amyloid beta reduction

Senolytic therapy in mild Alzheimer’s disease shows safety in phase I trial

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

Targeting the ORAI1 calcium channel could provide new approach to treating oral cancer

Gut microbes play a starring role in insulin resistance, opening doors for new diabetes treatments

Study reports highly pathogenic avian influenza A infection in pet dogs and cat on a rural poultry farm in Italy

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

Is the rapid evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer complicating our fight against the pandemic?

KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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