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Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

An innovative injectable HIV drug, lenacapavir, has shown significant effectiveness in preventing infections, offering a promising new breakthrough in the fight against the virus.

Science-2024 Breakthrough of the Year:The long shot

An innovative injectable HIV drug, lenacapavir, has shown significant effectiveness in preventing infections, offering a promising new breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
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Researchers reprogram immune cells to decrease rejection of medical implants

Researchers reprogram immune cells to decrease rejection of medical implants

by Maureen Perideaux,Michigan State UniversityThis intravital microscopy rendering provides a 3D view of tissue implanted with biomaterial and metabolic inhibitors that researchers found lead to

Researchers reprogram immune cells to decrease rejection of medical implants

by Maureen Perideaux,Michigan State UniversityThis intravital microscopy rendering provides a 3D view of tissue implanted with biomaterial and metabolic inhibitors that researchers found lead to
Genomic analysis reveals trigger for cytokine storm in lethal COVID-19

Genomic analysis reveals trigger for cytokine storm in lethal COVID-19

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic summary of RAAS pathway. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2401968121As part of t

Genomic analysis reveals trigger for cytokine storm in lethal COVID-19

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineSchematic summary of RAAS pathway. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2401968121As part of t
Developing a chip to measure immunity

Developing a chip to measure immunity

by Andy Fell,UC DavisAs cells pass through channels lined with flu virus, cells that recognize the virus will stick to the channels until pulled off by increasing shear forces. Credit: Steven Ge

Developing a chip to measure immunity

by Andy Fell,UC DavisAs cells pass through channels lined with flu virus, cells that recognize the virus will stick to the channels until pulled off by increasing shear forces. Credit: Steven Ge
Engineered immune cells may be able to tame inflammation

Engineered immune cells may be able to tame inflammation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the immune system overreacts and starts attacking the body, the only option may be to shut the entire system down and risk

Engineered immune cells may be able to tame inflammation

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen the immune system overreacts and starts attacking the body, the only option may be to shut the entire system down and risk
Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Intestinal surface area doubles in mothers during pregnancy and nursing, study finds

by Andreas Fischer,Helmholtz Association of German Research CentresRANK–RANKL drives growth and stem cell exhaustion in mouse intestinal organoids. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/
Healthy pregnancy diet boosts kids' emotional regulation

Healthy pregnancy diet boosts kids' emotional regulation

byBrockUniversityCredit: Flo Dahm from PexelsAll soon-to-be-parents want to give their baby the healthiest start possible, but new Brock University-led research shows that eating well and

Healthy pregnancy diet boosts kids' emotional regulation

byBrockUniversityCredit: Flo Dahm from PexelsAll soon-to-be-parents want to give their baby the healthiest start possible, but new Brock University-led research shows that eating well and
Five things young women need to know about menopause

Five things young women need to know about menopause

by Megan Arnot,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you're under 40, menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can hap

Five things young women need to know about menopause

by Megan Arnot,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you're under 40, menopause might seem like the least of your worries right now. But for some women, this transition can hap
Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f

Scientists discover a natural flu defense mechanism that activates in the nasal cavity during pregnancy

by Keila DePape,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMcGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe f
Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37

Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth

by Mary Scourboutakos,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37
How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th

How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Illustration by John DiJulio, University CommunicationsEarlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test th
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