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Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

6 Dec 2023

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes, eczema and other chronic disorders, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found.

6 Dec 2023

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or "inflammaging," that can lead to tissue dysfunction.

6 Dec 2023

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

People with chronic pain are often dependent on drugs from the class of opioids with sometimes considerable side effects.

6 Dec 2023

HDAC inhibitors may offer new strategy for reversing fibrotic wall around pancreatic tumors

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers - only about one in eight patients survives five years after diagnosis.

6 Dec 2023

Military personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased brain inflammation and structural changes

The brains of special warfare community personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased inflammation and structural changes compared with a control group, potentially increasing the risk of long-term, brain-related disease, according to a new study.

6 Dec 2023

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Orbitofrontal cortex holds clues for understanding and preventing depression

New research published in JCCP Advances indicates that experiencing negative life events (NLE) during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing symptoms of depression during young adulthood.

6 Dec 2023

Risk factors for the development of freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease patients

The risk factors that influence the development of freezing of gait or FOG.

6 Dec 2023

Exploring the genetic links: Alcohol, smoking, coffee intake, and arthritis risk

The genetic relationship between alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee intake, and the risk of arthritis.

6 Dec 2023

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

The association between race and outcomes in Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) hospitalizations in California.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a skin condition marked by sudden eruptions.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

'GREAT PLEA' system proposed for responsible use of generative AI in healthcare

A study in NPJ Digital Medicine reviews ethical guidelines for AI in military and healthcare, proposing the "GREAT PLEA" system for ethical AI application in clinical research.

5 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

A study in Nature Cardiovascular Research identifies two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key indicator of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

5 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility.

5 Dec 2023

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Study introduces a novel self-folding nanoscale contrast agent for MRI, enhancing tumor visualization with lower gadolinium loads and reduced risk of adverse effects.

5 Dec 2023

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease.

5 Dec 2023

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Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

ANU research uncovers protein's role in autoimmune disease and cancer

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

MedUni Vienna scientists discover new pain medication with fewer side effects

HDAC inhibitors may offer new strategy for reversing fibrotic wall around pancreatic tumors

Military personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased brain inflammation and structural changes

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Orbitofrontal cortex holds clues for understanding and preventing depression

Risk factors for the development of freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease patients

Exploring the genetic links: Alcohol, smoking, coffee intake, and arthritis risk

Ethnic disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among hospitalized patients in California

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

'GREAT PLEA' system proposed for responsible use of generative AI in healthcare

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

Revolutionary self-folding nanoscale MRI agent sharpens cancer imaging

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

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