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Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

The capacity for memory isn't exclusive to the brain. The immune system, with its sprawling network of diverse cell types, can recall the pathogens it meets, helping it to swiftly neutralize those intruders upon future encounters.

10 Mar 2017

GW researchers develop way to test potency of recombinant hookworm vaccines

Researchers at the George Washington University have developed a way to test recombinant vaccines for their ability to stay effective after years of storage.

10 Mar 2017

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

If you were a fish and your retina was damaged, it could repair itself and your vision would be restored in a few weeks.

10 Mar 2017

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

Advanced prostate cancer resistant to castration therapy appears to respond well to a combination of immune checkpoint blockades and treatments that target certain immune-busting cells commonly associated with poor patient prognosis and therapy resistance.

10 Mar 2017

UCLA study provides new insights into how the brain works

A new UCLA study could change scientists' understanding of how the brain works — and could lead to new approaches for treating neurological disorders and for developing computers that "think" more like humans.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Researchers from Canada, South Africa and Italy have identified a new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes.

10 Mar 2017

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

A study led by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatrician finds that children ages 3 to 7 who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with attention, emotional control and peer relationships in mid-childhood.

10 Mar 2017

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have known that part of the challenge in treating penicillin-resistant infections lies in understanding the way bacteria inactivate penicillin antibiotics.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.

10 Mar 2017

Anxiety more strongly linked to alcohol-related problems than stress

Stress and anxiety are widely believed to contribute to drinking. Alcohol is thought to reduce tension caused by stress (the "flight or fight" response) as well as alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of anxiety (anticipation of the unpredictable, impending threats).

9 Mar 2017

Implantable cardiac monitors reveal abnormalities in healthy mountaineers at high altitudes

Climbing above 4,000m can provoke abnormal heart rhythms in otherwise healthy mountaineers, with the abnormalities increasing with altitude, new research has shown.

9 Mar 2017

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

9 Mar 2017

Scientists pinpoint key biological mechanism that can prevent proliferation of insulin-producing cells

If you become resistant to insulin, a condition that is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, your body tries to compensate by producing more of the "beta" cells in the pancreas that produce the critical hormone.

9 Mar 2017

UAlberta research could open door to new therapies for diabetes patients

Jason Dyck has long believed in the beneficial properties of resveratrol--a powerful antioxidant produced by some plants to protect against environmental stresses.

9 Mar 2017

Researchers urge health agencies to develop clear guidelines for disclosing foodborne illness outbreaks

There's an ongoing debate among public health officials about how quickly they should notify the public about foodborne illness outbreaks, and how much information should be shared.

9 Mar 2017

Medicare's prescription drug benefit program reduced elderly mortality by 2.2%, study shows

A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois expert in health care economics provides the first evidence that the increase in drug utilization attributable to Medicare Part D saved lives.

9 Mar 2017

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

A newly developed elastic gel administered in liquid form and shown to turn jellylike within minutes after injection into rabbits' eyes to replace the clear gelatinous fluid inside their eyeballs, may help pave the way for new eye surgery techniques, says an international team of researchers led by Japanese scientists.

9 Mar 2017

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Scientists uncover Achilles' heel in unique kind of immune memory cells

GW researchers develop way to test potency of recombinant hookworm vaccines

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

Combination therapy that targets immune-busting cells effective in treating advanced prostate cancer

UCLA study provides new insights into how the brain works

Researchers identify new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people

Insufficient sleep in early childhood linked to attention, behavioral problems in later years

New combination antibiotic therapy overcomes pernicious infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers find link between social behaviors among children and exposure to flame retardants

Anxiety more strongly linked to alcohol-related problems than stress

Implantable cardiac monitors reveal abnormalities in healthy mountaineers at high altitudes

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Scientists pinpoint key biological mechanism that can prevent proliferation of insulin-producing cells

UAlberta research could open door to new therapies for diabetes patients

Researchers urge health agencies to develop clear guidelines for disclosing foodborne illness outbreaks

Medicare's prescription drug benefit program reduced elderly mortality by 2.2%, study shows

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

Innovative technology could aid in detecting recurrence of cancers

Preoperative opioid use may lead to complications, readmissions and high costs post surgery

Researchers discover unexpected link between brain development and tumor invasion

In the Thymus We Trust: ProTcell Therapy & the Future of Allogeneic Immunotherapy

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Healthcare

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