A pan-cancer platform to help guide patient selection for personalized immunotherapy

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Med(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.07.006Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the immune syste

Updated on: May 05,2024

A pan-cancer platform to help guide patient selection for personalized immunotherapy

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyGraphical Abstract. Credit:Med(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.07.006Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the immune syste

Updated on:May 05,2024

'JEDI' technology awakens new understanding of how immune system works

by The Mount Sinai Hospital3D rendering of a T cell. Credit: CC BY 3.0, Blausen.com staff. "Blausen gallery 2014". Wikiversity Journal of Medicine. DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. ISSN 20018

Updated on: April 16,2024

'JEDI' technology awakens new understanding of how immune system works

by The Mount Sinai Hospital3D rendering of a T cell. Credit: CC BY 3.0, Blausen.com staff. "Blausen gallery 2014". Wikiversity Journal of Medicine. DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010. ISSN 20018

Updated on:April 16,2024

T-cells shown to infiltrate brain, cause respiratory distress in condition affecting the immunocompromised

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone |,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPulmonary dysfunction and mortality under the C-IRIS condition.ASchematic representation of the experiments and

Updated on: May 05,2024

T-cells shown to infiltrate brain, cause respiratory distress in condition affecting the immunocompromised

by Liz Ahlberg Touchstone |,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignPulmonary dysfunction and mortality under the C-IRIS condition.ASchematic representation of the experiments and

Updated on:May 05,2024

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on:May 30,2024

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

Updated on: April 08,2024

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

Updated on:April 08,2024

Nrf2: The custodian regulating oxidative stress and immunity against acrylamide toxicity

by Tokyo University of ScienceGenetic ablation of Nrf2 exacerbates neurotoxic effects of acrylamide in mice. Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceAcrylamide is a toxic chemical compound that affect

Updated on: April 20,2024

Nrf2: The custodian regulating oxidative stress and immunity against acrylamide toxicity

by Tokyo University of ScienceGenetic ablation of Nrf2 exacerbates neurotoxic effects of acrylamide in mice. Credit: Tokyo University of ScienceAcrylamide is a toxic chemical compound that affect

Updated on:April 20,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation for active peripheral psoriatic arthritis shows no advantage

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn this proof-of-concept study, Maja Skov Kragsnaes and colleagues evaluated efficacy and safety of FMT in people with pso

Updated on: June 17,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation for active peripheral psoriatic arthritis shows no advantage

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn this proof-of-concept study, Maja Skov Kragsnaes and colleagues evaluated efficacy and safety of FMT in people with pso

Updated on:June 17,2024

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Updated on: June 06,2024

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Updated on:June 06,2024

Researchers discover potential new approach to treating psoriatic joint inflammation

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers, led by UC Davis Health, has developed a new therapeutic approach to treating psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory

Updated on: June 17,2024

Researchers discover potential new approach to treating psoriatic joint inflammation

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers, led by UC Davis Health, has developed a new therapeutic approach to treating psoriatic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory

Updated on:June 17,2024

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found

Updated on: May 05,2024

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found

Updated on:May 05,2024

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on: June 15,2024

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on:June 15,2024

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die

Updated on: April 23,2024

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die

Updated on:April 23,2024