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Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered
Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

by Dennis ThompsonA popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids.Flovent was one of the most commonly pres

Parents scrambling after asthma inhaler Flovent removed from market

by Dennis ThompsonA popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids.Flovent was one of the most commonly pres
CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFruit flies with mutated antimicrobial peptides (red eyes) let bacteria (green fluorescence) grow out of control, while wild-type flies (with normal ant

CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneFruit flies with mutated antimicrobial peptides (red eyes) let bacteria (green fluorescence) grow out of control, while wild-type flies (with normal ant
A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated
For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.

For arthritis in the big toe, surgeons offer new option

by Tom AvrilCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe big toe on Pattie Bostick-Winn's right foot was excruciatingly painful, likely the result of her 10 years as a professional dancer in Broadway-style shows.
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
A possible cure for allergies

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h
Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio
CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf
Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study

Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The study
Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reportsand Cincinnati Children'sUntil the COVID-19 pandemic exploded, few people outside of res

Can science take the STING out of runaway inflammation?

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reportsand Cincinnati Children'sUntil the COVID-19 pandemic exploded, few people outside of res