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Lymph node-like biomaterial scaffold for augmenting CAR-T cell therapy

Lymph node-like biomaterial scaffold for augmenting CAR-T cell therapy

byScience China PressOn the top, the schematic illustration shows the structure of scaffold, the seeding and proliferation of CAR-T cells within the scaffold after intratumor injection. On the b

Lymph node-like biomaterial scaffold for augmenting CAR-T cell therapy

byScience China PressOn the top, the schematic illustration shows the structure of scaffold, the seeding and proliferation of CAR-T cells within the scaffold after intratumor injection. On the b
Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr
Severe reaction to pneumococcal vaccines in patients with CAPS

Severe reaction to pneumococcal vaccines in patients with CAPS

(HealthDay)—Pneumococcal vaccines can trigger a severe local and systemic inflammatory reaction in patients with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS), according to a study published in the F

Severe reaction to pneumococcal vaccines in patients with CAPS

(HealthDay)—Pneumococcal vaccines can trigger a severe local and systemic inflammatory reaction in patients with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS), according to a study published in the F
CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b
Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie

Analysis of DNA reveals weapons used by our immune cells to fight tuberculosis

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeFig. 1: Histone acetylome-wide association study of TB. Credit: DOI: 10.1038/s41564-021-01049-wA study led by the Agency for Scie
A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people
A new regulator of B cell development

A new regulator of B cell development

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt University3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.153

A new regulator of B cell development

by Leigh MacMillan,Vanderbilt University3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.153
Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported
Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga
Paradigm shift: How a risk-based program is changing health care use and outcomes for children with high-risk asthma

Paradigm shift: How a risk-based program is changing health care use and outcomes for children with high-risk asthma

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLe Bonheur Children's Hospital's risk-based innovation program Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (C

Paradigm shift: How a risk-based program is changing health care use and outcomes for children with high-risk asthma

by Le Bonheur Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLe Bonheur Children's Hospital's risk-based innovation program Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (C
Diet unlikely to ease progression of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Diet unlikely to ease progression of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiet is unlikely to make any difference to the progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finds a review of the existing scientific

Diet unlikely to ease progression of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiet is unlikely to make any difference to the progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, finds a review of the existing scientific
Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in