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Cells key to blood vessel formation can also produce tumors and enable their spread

While it's widely held that tumors can produce blood vessels to support their growth, scientists now have evidence that cells key to blood vessel formation can also produce tumors and enable their spread.

20 Jun 2017

Genetic mutation could be cause of severe eczema, research finds

A genetic mutation could be the cause of severe eczema, according to new research published June 19 in Nature Genetics by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

20 Jun 2017

Research findings lay groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for deadly neuroblastomas

Genetic variations appear to pre-dispose children to developing certain severe forms of neuroblastoma, according to new research by the University of Chicago Medicine. The findings lay the groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for particularly deadly variations of the cancer.

20 Jun 2017

New mathematical model predicts growth and progression of HIV in the brain

After uncovering the progression of HIV infection in the brain thanks to a new mathematical model developed by a UAlberta research team, clinicians and researchers are developing a nasal spray to administer drugs more effectively.

20 Jun 2017

Combination of immunotherapies effective against mouse model of rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles, is the most common soft tissue cancer in children. If it is detected early and localized in certain areas, rhabdomyosarcoma is usually curable with traditional therapies like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

20 Jun 2017

MIT biologists identify how the immune system eliminates genetically imbalanced cells

Most living cells have a defined number of chromosomes: Human cells, for example, have 23 pairs. As cells divide, they can make errors that lead to a gain or loss of chromosomes, which is usually very harmful.

20 Jun 2017

New trial shows ReCell medical device hastens healing in skin donor sites

Deploying a suspension of cells generated from a ReCell® medical device onto a skin donor site can speed up healing by 30.7% and deliver a superior final outcome, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial involving 106 patients who received skin grafts, Avita Medical, said today.

19 Jun 2017

Researchers examine antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of coffee beans at different roasting levels

Researchers compared the caffeine and chlorogenic acid components of coffee beans at different roasting levels and tested the protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the different coffee extracts in human cell models.

19 Jun 2017

Scientists design bioactive nanomaterial that excels at stimulating bone regeneration

There hasn't been a gold standard for how orthopaedic spine surgeons promote new bone growth in patients, but now Northwestern University scientists have designed a bioactive nanomaterial that is so good at stimulating bone regeneration it could become the method surgeons prefer.

19 Jun 2017

Research findings could guide more personalized therapies for lung cancer patients

Scientists have discovered a new type of immune cell that could predict which lung cancer patients will benefit most from immunotherapy treatment, according to a Cancer Research UK-funded study published today (Monday) in Nature Immunology.

19 Jun 2017

Researchers discover mutations in CARD11 gene that lead to eczema

Researchers have identified mutations in a gene called CARD11 that lead to atopic dermatitis, or eczema, an allergic skin disease.

19 Jun 2017

New breakthrough technology facilitates DNA delivery into drug-resistant bacterial pathogens

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, affecting anyone, at any age, in any country, according to the World Health Organization.

19 Jun 2017

Grape-based compounds could pave way for new treatments to prevent colon cancer

Compounds from grapes may kill colon cancer stem cells both in a petri dish and in mice, according to a team of researchers.

19 Jun 2017

Japanese scientists develop solar-light-driven fully integrated microfluidic device for miniaturized systems

Miniaturized devices such as microsensors often require an independent, equally miniaturized power supply. Searching for suitable systems, Japanese scientists have now developed a fully integrated microfluidic device that produces hydrogen fuel and converts it into electrical energy based on photocatalysis.

19 Jun 2017

Simple tool based on DNA barcoding technology enables naked-eye authentication of food

Is the food on the shelf really that what is written on the label? Its DNA would give it away, but the DNA barcoding technology, which can be used for this purpose, is labor-intensive.

19 Jun 2017

Domainex, Imperial College London expand collaboration to lessen cardiac muscle damage during heart attacks

Domainex Ltd. expands its partnership with Imperial College London, to discover novel therapies that reduce heart muscle damage during heart attacks. The aim is to discover a drug that inhibits the enzyme MAP4K4, which plays a key role in triggering cell death following a heart attack.

19 Jun 2017

Francis Crick Institute selects Livecyte cell analysis system from Phasefocus

Phasefocus provides a range of products and services based on its proprietary Ptychographic Quantitative Phase Imaging (QPI) technology to provide a wide range of analytical applications including label-free cell imaging and quantitative electron phase microscopy. Here, they report on the Light Microscopy Science Technology Platform at the Francis Crick Institute’s selection of the Livecyte® label-free cell analysis system.

From Phase Focus Limited 19 Jun 2017

Researchers show effective oral treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are treated for around six months with the standard anti-rheumatic agent methotrexate, to which many patients respond very well.

19 Jun 2017

Researchers discover broad role for DNA-cutting enzyme in driving abnormal genetic rearrangements

Researchers studying a DNA-cutting enzyme with a crucial role in regulating the structure of genes have discovered a broad role for its cutting activity in driving abnormal genetic rearrangements called translocations that cause cancer, including leukemias and solid tumors.

16 Jun 2017

Researchers working towards developing novel stem cell approaches for glaucoma

There is great interest among glaucoma patients, scientists and doctors alike, in discovering regenerative therapies for the optic nerve and translating them from the laboratory to the clinic - and stem cell therapy is one of several promising approaches being studied.

16 Jun 2017

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Latest T Cell News and Research

Cells key to blood vessel formation can also produce tumors and enable their spread

Genetic mutation could be cause of severe eczema, research finds

Research findings lay groundwork for developing more targeted treatments for deadly neuroblastomas

New mathematical model predicts growth and progression of HIV in the brain

Combination of immunotherapies effective against mouse model of rhabdomyosarcoma

MIT biologists identify how the immune system eliminates genetically imbalanced cells

New trial shows ReCell medical device hastens healing in skin donor sites

Researchers examine antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties of coffee beans at different roasting levels

Scientists design bioactive nanomaterial that excels at stimulating bone regeneration

Research findings could guide more personalized therapies for lung cancer patients

Researchers discover mutations in CARD11 gene that lead to eczema

New breakthrough technology facilitates DNA delivery into drug-resistant bacterial pathogens

Grape-based compounds could pave way for new treatments to prevent colon cancer

Japanese scientists develop solar-light-driven fully integrated microfluidic device for miniaturized systems

Simple tool based on DNA barcoding technology enables naked-eye authentication of food

Domainex, Imperial College London expand collaboration to lessen cardiac muscle damage during heart attacks

Francis Crick Institute selects Livecyte cell analysis system from Phasefocus

Researchers show effective oral treatment option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers discover broad role for DNA-cutting enzyme in driving abnormal genetic rearrangements

Researchers working towards developing novel stem cell approaches for glaucoma

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