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'Mix and match' assembly instructions guide immune cell attacks

'Mix and match' assembly instructions guide immune cell attacks

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Matthew Call (left) and Dr Melissa Call discovered a unique way that immune cells respond to, and kill, diseased and canc

'Mix and match' assembly instructions guide immune cell attacks

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Matthew Call (left) and Dr Melissa Call discovered a unique way that immune cells respond to, and kill, diseased and canc
With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill
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
What are the major types of arthritis?

What are the major types of arthritis?

by Sue BenzulyArthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.It is the leading cause of disability and most common in

What are the major types of arthritis?

by Sue BenzulyArthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.It is the leading cause of disability and most common in
40 percent of adolescents with food allergies experience frequent anaphylactic episodes

40 percent of adolescents with food allergies experience frequent anaphylactic episodes

by Murdoch Childrens Research InstituteCredit: Murdoch Childrens Research InstituteA new study by researchers from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has shown that 40 percent o

40 percent of adolescents with food allergies experience frequent anaphylactic episodes

by Murdoch Childrens Research InstituteCredit: Murdoch Childrens Research InstituteA new study by researchers from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has shown that 40 percent o
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a
Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101297Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospi

Promising target for CAR T cells helps cancer trick the immune system

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101297Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospi
Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis

Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonPostmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a reviewpublishedonlin

Postmenopausal women found to have higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonPostmenopausal women, particularly those who experience early menopause, may have a higher risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a reviewpublishedonlin
Secondary structures in DNA are associated with cancer

Secondary structures in DNA are associated with cancer

by Lila Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new cancer study reports that DNA manifested as knot-like folds and third rungs between DNA's two strands may drive cancer

Secondary structures in DNA are associated with cancer

by Lila Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new cancer study reports that DNA manifested as knot-like folds and third rungs between DNA's two strands may drive cancer
Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking is an important risk factor for developing the most common form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases, b

Smoking cessation may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking is an important risk factor for developing the most common form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory diseases, b
Can severe weather changes make allergies worse?

Can severe weather changes make allergies worse?

by Kaylee Dusang,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are normally associated with the spring and fall, it may feel like allergy season never left this w

Can severe weather changes make allergies worse?

by Kaylee Dusang,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough allergies are normally associated with the spring and fall, it may feel like allergy season never left this w
It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p

It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients

by Shinshu UniversityBasophil activation test using dilutions of milk and wheat allergen extract in each case of (A) milk and (B) wheat allergy. Whiteout with an anti-IgE antibody was used as a p