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Flow cytometry is a technique for counting and examining microscopic particles suspended in a stream of fluid. It allows simultaneous multiparametric analysis of the physical and/or chemical characteristics of single cells flowing through an optical and/or electronic detection apparatus.

Turning back the clock on aging immune systems: New treatment rejuvenates elderly defenses

Study demonstrated that selectively reducing myeloid-biased hematopoietic stem cells (my-HSCs) in aged mice rejuvenated the immune system, enhanced lymphopoiesis, reduced inflammation, and improved responses to viral infection, highlighting a potential strategy for countering age-related immune decline.

31 Mar 2024

New insights into the exacerbation of psoriasis through specific genetic defects

The inflammatory potential of tissue-resident regulatory T cells in a murine gain of function model.

27 Mar 2024

Machine learning identifies key cellular communities in soft tissue sarcoma

Using novel machine learning tools developed at Stanford Medicine, researchers have mapped three distinct cellular configurations that correspond to clinical outcomes for patients with a rare, difficult-to-treat cancer called soft tissue sarcoma.

26 Mar 2024

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Research highlights the inflammatory impacts of ARDS on the heart, underscoring the role of immune responses in cardiovascular complications from viral infections, including COVID-19, and emphasizes the potential of TNF-α neutralizing therapy to mitigate these effects.

24 Mar 2024

Researchers shed light on proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shed light on the proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice before and after birth.

22 Mar 2024

UCLA researchers develop promising vaccine against deadly melioidosis bacterium

In a mouse study, UCLA researchers tested a vaccine against the bacterium that causes melioidosis and found it was highly protective against the disease, which is endemic in many tropical areas, causing approximately 165,000 cases with 89,000 fatalities around the world each year.

22 Mar 2024

Groundbreaking atlas maps over 80 blood stem cell types

Thanks to an unusual application of game theory and machine learning technology, a large team of scientists led by experts at Cincinnati Children's has published the world's most detailed "atlas" of the many types of stem cells and early progenitors involved in producing human blood from diverse donors.

21 Mar 2024

CHOP study uncovers metabolic key to faster immune response

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia identified a key metabolite in cells that helps direct immune responses and explains at a single cell level why immune cells that most efficiently recognize pathogens, vaccines, or diseased cells grow and divide faster than other cells.

15 Mar 2024

Study reveals nerve changes linked to pain and urinary frequency in recurrent UTI sufferers

How sensory nerve sprouting and mast cell activity, driven by nerve growth factor (NGF), contribute to persistent bladder pain and dysfunction in recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) cases.

7 Mar 2024

Elevated IFN-γ levels linked to long COVID, study finds

Researchers find elevated IFN-γ levels in long COVID patients, with symptom improvement correlating with decreased IFN-γ, suggesting it as a potential biomarker and target for therapeutic intervention.

22 Feb 2024

COVID-19's neurological effects linked to immune response, not direct viral attack

Study identifies neurocognitive symptoms in COVID-19 patients as a reaction to systemic infection rather than direct brain infection, highlighting changes in the brain's immune response and synaptic organization.

21 Feb 2024

Unlocking non-hormonal male contraception with HDAC inhibitors

Surveys show most men in the United States are interested in using male contraceptives, yet their options remain limited to unreliable condoms or invasive vasectomies.

20 Feb 2024

A high-protein diet and elevation in the amino acid leucine may contribute to buildup of plaque in arteries

Researchers conducted clinical studies on murine animals and humans to evaluate the impact of high protein intake on the amino acid-mammalian target of the rapamycin complex 1 autophagy signaling pathway.

19 Feb 2024

Smoking triggers red blood cell death, raising anemia and circulation concerns

Smoking significantly increases suicidal erythrocyte death, potentially leading to anemia and microcirculation issues, despite showing no adverse effects on overall red blood cell indices.

7 Feb 2024

Revvity showcases cutting-edge solutions at SLAS2024

Revvity presents its continued commitment to expanding the boundaries of human potential through science.

From Revvity 5 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

Revolutionary CAR T-cell therapy shows promise in reversing age-related metabolic dysfunction

study evaluates senolytic CAR T-cell therapy targeting uPAR-positive cells in aged mice, showing its effectiveness in mitigating age-related metabolic dysfunction and offering a potential long-lasting treatment for aging-associated conditions.

28 Jan 2024

Plaquetec and the Babraham Institute collaborate on phenotypic screen of coronary artery blood

PlaqueTec, a company identifying endotype-specific biomarkers to advance precision medicine for coronary artery disease (CAD), based at the Babraham Research Campus, and the Flow Cytometry Facility at the Babraham Institute today announced a collaboration to develop a cell phenotyping assay to detect cell subpopulations in human blood.

From PlaqueTec 24 Jan 2024

Study finds patients with long COVID exhibit complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation

Researchers explore inflammatory signatures restricted to patients with active post-acute COVID-19 sequelae.

23 Jan 2024

Study shows Omicron variants evade immune system like predecessors, suggesting key evolutionary trait in SARS-CoV-2

Researchers compared SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern replication in human cell lines and primary airway cultures and measured host responses to infection.

19 Jan 2024