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Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re

Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis

by University of FloridaCredit: CC0 Public DomainWear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Re
Immune cell responses in COVID-19 patients far from optimal

Immune cell responses in COVID-19 patients far from optimal

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Thiago Lazarino from PixabayMelbourne researchers have discovered that killer T cells, key immune cells in fighting viral infections, are present

Immune cell responses in COVID-19 patients far from optimal

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Thiago Lazarino from PixabayMelbourne researchers have discovered that killer T cells, key immune cells in fighting viral infections, are present
Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib

Differences in T cells' functional state determine resistance to cancer therapy

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe researchers took this image of a tumor using immunofluorescence, a technique that allows them to stain tissue sections with fluorescently-labeled antib
Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach
BEAT-HIV Delaney collaboratory issues recommendations measuring persistent HIV reservoirs

BEAT-HIV Delaney collaboratory issues recommendations measuring persistent HIV reservoirs

by The Wistar InstituteL-R: Wistar Drs. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen and Luis Montaner Credit: The Wistar InstituteSpearheaded by scientists at The Wistar Institute, top worldwide HIV researchers from th

BEAT-HIV Delaney collaboratory issues recommendations measuring persistent HIV reservoirs

by The Wistar InstituteL-R: Wistar Drs. Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen and Luis Montaner Credit: The Wistar InstituteSpearheaded by scientists at The Wistar Institute, top worldwide HIV researchers from th
Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of

Rheumatism drug also effective at half dose

by Medical University of ViennaThe treatment of moderately active rheumatoid arthritis with the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor Etanercept achieves excellent success in more than 80 per cent of
Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

by Alexander (Sasha) Poltorak,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person's blood can show if someone has had a specific di

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19 – why the worry?

by Alexander (Sasha) Poltorak,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost people are aware that testing for antibodies in a person's blood can show if someone has had a specific di
A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of

A new cause of osteoarthritis identified by research on a rare disease

by University of LiverpoolMicro CT scan of the head of a femur (thigh bone) showing the presence of sharp HDMPs on the surface of the bone." Credit: University of LiverpoolA new mechanism of
Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an
Respiratory allergies: Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation

Respiratory allergies: Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation

byCNRSMicroscopic visualization of immune cells (in green) activated by the alarmins TL1A and interleukin-33 during the onset of allergic inflammation in the lungs. ILC2s immune cells produce la

Respiratory allergies: Newly discovered molecule plays a major role in triggering inflammation

byCNRSMicroscopic visualization of immune cells (in green) activated by the alarmins TL1A and interleukin-33 during the onset of allergic inflammation in the lungs. ILC2s immune cells produce la
Inactivity and obesity relate to cognitive impairment in lupus

Inactivity and obesity relate to cognitive impairment in lupus

(HealthDay) -- Physical inactivity and obesity are associated with impaired cognitive function, especially executive functions, in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to research

Inactivity and obesity relate to cognitive impairment in lupus

(HealthDay) -- Physical inactivity and obesity are associated with impaired cognitive function, especially executive functions, in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to research
How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

by Children's Hospital BostonSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA study led by researchers at Boston Ch

How COVID-19 triggers massive inflammation

by Children's Hospital BostonSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHA study led by researchers at Boston Ch