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Research provides more evidence that mRNA vaccines can protect mice against Zika virus

Vaccine developers have successfully protected mice against Zika by injecting synthetic messenger RNA that encodes for virus proteins into the animals.

17 Feb 2017

Glowing mice could mark major step forward for new gene therapy

Timothy Blake, a postdoctoral fellow in the Waymouth lab, was hard at work on a fantastical interdisciplinary experiment. He and his fellow researchers were refining compounds that would carry instructions for assembling the protein that makes fireflies light up and deliver them into the cells of an anesthetized mouse. If their technique worked, the mouse would glow in the dark.

16 Feb 2017

Naturally occurring protein shows promise as biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis

A naturally occurring protein has been discovered that shows promise as a biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis, one of the world's most prevalent parasitic diseases, Oregon State University researchers reported today in a new study.

15 Feb 2017

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Belgian scientists have discovered the key role of protein Taok3 in the development of type B immune cells known as MZB cells, which are responsible for making antibodies to fight diseases.

3 Feb 2017

Study paves way for therapies against myeloid-derived suppressor cells that collude with cancer

Some cells excite the immune system. Others soothe it. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are one type of soothing cell, and previous work shows that cancer may specifically boost production of MDSCs as a way to tamp down immune response against tumors. At least that's how it works in mice.

3 Feb 2017

Johns Hopkins scientists reveal extra centrosomes can promote tumor formation in mice

When a cell is dividing, two identical structures, called centrosomes, move to opposite sides of the cell to help separate its chromosomes into the new cells.

28 Jan 2017

Timing of chemotherapy can have big effect on inflammation, study shows

The time of day that breast cancer chemotherapy drugs are given affects the amount of damaging inflammation in the body, a new study in mice suggests.

24 Jan 2017

Novel noninvasive method precisely tweaks brain activity in rats using ultrasound pulses

Biomedical engineers at Johns Hopkins report they have worked out a noninvasive way to release and deliver concentrated amounts of a drug to the brain of rats in a temporary, localized manner using ultrasound.

23 Jan 2017

Study reveals brain activity may be key to link between stress and heart disease

Increased activity in a deep-lying region of the brain called the amygdala is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study published in The Lancet. The amygdala is known to process emotions such as fear and anger and the finding sheds light on the possible mechanism by which stress can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), say the study authors.

12 Jan 2017

A Chain of Life for a Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Researchers in Japan have improved a potential treatment for a rare genetic disease, decreasing its negative toxic effects by threading it onto a dumb-bell-shaped chain and holding it in place until it reaches its target.

22 Dec 2016

Dual treatment strategies lengthen lives of mice with skin cancer

By combining two treatment strategies, both aimed at boosting the immune system's killer T cells, Johns Hopkins researchers report they lengthened the lives of mice with skin cancer more than by using either strategy on its own.

21 Dec 2016

Study provides new insights into fundamental characteristics of dendritic cells

Dendritic cells represent an important component of the immune system: they recognize and engulf invaders, which subsequently triggers a pathogen-specific immune response.

17 Dec 2016

How old is your heart?

There have been a number of ways to measure the biological health and age of your heart, which has been done conventionally in the past. Blood pressure is one indicator. Other risk indicators include family history of heart disease, level of cholesterol and exercise testing, where you can get heart rate...

From iHeart - VitalSines International Inc. 1 Dec 2016

Spleen News and Research

Research provides more evidence that mRNA vaccines can protect mice against Zika virus

Glowing mice could mark major step forward for new gene therapy

Naturally occurring protein shows promise as biocontrol weapon against schistosomiasis

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Study paves way for therapies against myeloid-derived suppressor cells that collude with cancer

Johns Hopkins scientists reveal extra centrosomes can promote tumor formation in mice

Timing of chemotherapy can have big effect on inflammation, study shows

Novel noninvasive method precisely tweaks brain activity in rats using ultrasound pulses

Study reveals brain activity may be key to link between stress and heart disease

A Chain of Life for a Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

Dual treatment strategies lengthen lives of mice with skin cancer

Study provides new insights into fundamental characteristics of dendritic cells

How old is your heart?

FDG PET-CT imaging helps assess anatomical structure and metabolic activity in patients with GLILD

UAB researchers show how aging and excess dietary fat lead to heart failure

Leishmaniasis infection rates increase among ecotourists, soldiers in the U.S.

New research uncovers role of spleen in long-term anxiety following psychological stress

New Australian research shows how immune system avoids attacking own tissues with antibodies

Scientists discover previously unknown mechanism that prevents autoimmune disease

Gene therapy may be effective method for treating Niemann-Pick disease, type C1

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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