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Study uncovers a biological role of transmembrane protein TMEM208

A recent study conducted in the lab of Dr. Hugo J. Bellen, distinguished service professor at Baylor College of Medicine and principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital, has discovered a biological role of a specific transmembrane protein called TMEM208.

23 Feb 2024

Yale School of Medicine secures $575,000 grant for Long COVID research

Yale School of Medicine and its Center for Infection & Immunity (CII) are receiving a $575,000 grant from PolyBio Research Foundation to fund Long COVID research.

23 Feb 2024

Neutrophil reprogramming promotes tumor growth in certain cancers

A new research study led by A*STAR.Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR.SIgN) has found that neutrophils - one of the most abundant white blood cells in our body - change drastically in certain cancers, adopting a new function whereby they promote tumour growth.

23 Feb 2024

Researchers develop bilayer adhesive hemostat using proteins derived from mussels and silkworms

In recent news, there has been a case where a patient experienced pain due to a surgical procedure involving sutures, resulting in the unintended presence of gauze within the patient's body.

23 Feb 2024

Red light therapy shown to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes, study finds

Using red light of 670 nm wavelength impacted the circulating glucose levels in the plasma, using oral glucose tolerance tests.

23 Feb 2024

New study defines clinical phenotype of Post-infectious ME/CFS, highlighting unique biomarker insights

The pathophysiological mechanisms of PI myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

23 Feb 2024

Early childhood appetite traits linked to adolescent eating disorders, study finds

The longitudinal relationships between appetitive qualities in early childhood and eating problem symptoms in adolescence.

23 Feb 2024

How did COVID-19 impact cancer incidence trends in the US?

Cancer rate patterns from March to December 2020.

23 Feb 2024

Breakthrough discovery offers hope for reducing infections in cystic fibrosis patients

University of Queensland researchers have identified an opportunity to reduce infections in people living with cystic fibrosis.

22 Feb 2024

Ketamine variant shows promise in treating social impairments

Well-being is important for everyone, especially when we feel lonely or isolated. Depression is a serious challenge for many people and finding an effective solution is key.

22 Feb 2024

Off-the-shelf cancer vaccine shows promising results in patients with KRAS-mutated tumors

Samara Rahman, 74, considers herself lucky. She gets to take walks on the beach, go swimming and ride her bike - all things that were taken from her when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of 2022.

22 Feb 2024

Yale chemists synthesize complex anticancer molecules from marine invertebrates

Nearly 30 years ago, scientists discovered a unique class of anticancer molecules in a family of bryozoans, a phylum of marine invertebrates found in tropical waters.

22 Feb 2024

Understanding how stress accelerates cancer spread

Stress is inevitable. But too much of it can be terrible for our health. Chronic stress can increase our risk for heart disease and strokes.

22 Feb 2024

Cedars-Sinai researchers discover why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring

Cedars-Sinai investigators have discovered why some injured kidneys heal while others develop scarring that can lead to kidney failure.

22 Feb 2024

Mapping the human dysfunctome with deep brain stimulation

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a 'human dysfunctome' - a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits associated with different disorders.

22 Feb 2024

Females' immune system edges out males but at a cost of higher autoimmune risk

A review article highlights how two X chromosomes in females influence immune system composition and function, leading to faster infection clearance and stronger vaccination responses but also a higher risk of autoimmune diseases.

22 Feb 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

New immunotherapy target activin receptor 1C shows promise against cancer

Drugs that target a receptor on immune cells called activin receptor 1C may combat tumor-induced immune suppression and help patients' immune systems fight back against cancer, according to a study by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

22 Feb 2024

Researchers develop new tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis

A research project supported by the National Institutes of Health has developed a tool to rapidly and inexpensively diagnose sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory disease marked by the growth of tiny lumps called granulomas in the lungs and other organs in the body.

22 Feb 2024

Innovative MicroGlucagon solution aims to transform insulin therapy for type 1 diabetics

Researchers in Trondheim are developing a new medicine for diabetics who have to have daily injections of insulin. The key is a hormone that causes the smallest blood vessels to relax on the inside.

22 Feb 2024