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New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc

New study reveals how epithelial cells in the body naturally eliminate 'precancerous' ones

by Waseda UniversityWaseda University researchers identify the underlying mechanism behind the extrusion of precancerous cells by epithelial cells, a mechanism that prevents the formation of canc
Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARTypical self-reported working hours in a week by role and gender, EULAR and EMEUNET members, 323 responses. The box and whisker chart shows

Filling data gaps: Gender equity in academic rheumatology

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULARTypical self-reported working hours in a week by role and gender, EULAR and EMEUNET members, 323 responses. The box and whisker chart shows
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal alle

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal alle
How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe dangers of smoking are common knowledge. Smoking during pregnancy, even second-hand smoke, can hurt both the mother

How a pregnant woman who smokes can be hurting her future grandchildren

by Ileana Varela,Florida International UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe dangers of smoking are common knowledge. Smoking during pregnancy, even second-hand smoke, can hurt both the mother
Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S
Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type

Successful murine model of dermatomyositis reveals underlying immune system involvement

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityAutoimmunity to MDA5, CD4 T cells reactive MDA5, works as 'Seed', and inducible factors like as virus infection and poly (I:C) treatment induce type
An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of ToledoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a

An experimental vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis

by University of ToledoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at The University of Toledo have developed an experimental vaccine that shows significant promise in preventing rheumatoid arthritis, a
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp
An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m
Time change for biological aging clocks: How immune cells shape our body's true age

Time change for biological aging clocks: How immune cells shape our body's true age

by Dartmouth HealthThe association between immune cell composition and EAA for Horvath, Hannum, Pheno, and Zhang, DunedinPACE, and EpiTOC2 TNSC clocks across three age groups (0, 0–18, 18–99). Se

Time change for biological aging clocks: How immune cells shape our body's true age

by Dartmouth HealthThe association between immune cell composition and EAA for Horvath, Hannum, Pheno, and Zhang, DunedinPACE, and EpiTOC2 TNSC clocks across three age groups (0, 0–18, 18–99). Se
ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammation signal (IL-6 amplifier) in the affected joint (L) causes the secretion of ATP that transmits a signal through the spinal cord (DRG, L5), which in turn trigg

ATP from sensory neuron-interneuron crosstalk is key to spreading inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammation signal (IL-6 amplifier) in the affected joint (L) causes the secretion of ATP that transmits a signal through the spinal cord (DRG, L5), which in turn trigg
Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre