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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
High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

by University of Tokyo"Influenza Virus" by NIAID. Credit: Minami Nagai, Miyu Moriyama, Chiharu Ishii, Hirotake Mori, Hikaru Watanabe, Taku Nakahara, Takuji Yamada, Dai Ishikawa, Takamas

High body temperature increases resistance to pathogenic viral infections, new study finds

by University of Tokyo"Influenza Virus" by NIAID. Credit: Minami Nagai, Miyu Moriyama, Chiharu Ishii, Hirotake Mori, Hikaru Watanabe, Taku Nakahara, Takuji Yamada, Dai Ishikawa, Takamas
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese

SARS-CoV-2 antibodies detectable up to seven months post COVID-19 onset

by Instituto de Medicina MolecularColorized scanning electron micrograph of a dying cell (blue) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 (yellow), the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: NIAID Integrated Rese
Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

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

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
Dietary fiber in the gut may help with skin allergies, says new study

Dietary fiber in the gut may help with skin allergies, says new study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect

Dietary fiber in the gut may help with skin allergies, says new study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect
Using molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy

Using molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy

by Susan Buckles,Mayo ClinicAn in vitro model for chronic stimulation induces phenotypic and functional signs of exhaustion in CART19-28ζ cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). D

Using molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy

by Susan Buckles,Mayo ClinicAn in vitro model for chronic stimulation induces phenotypic and functional signs of exhaustion in CART19-28ζ cells. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). D
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
RA linked to restrictive, obstructive spirometry patterns

RA linked to restrictive, obstructive spirometry patterns

(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with restrictive and obstructive spirometry patterns, with the strongest associations seen for severe patterns, according to a study published onlin

RA linked to restrictive, obstructive spirometry patterns

(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with restrictive and obstructive spirometry patterns, with the strongest associations seen for severe patterns, according to a study published onlin
What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri
Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli

Current asthma at age 7 linked to chronic rhinosinusitis in middle age

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCurrent asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a studypubli
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma treatment using exosomes derived from γδ-T cells synergized with radiotherapy

by The University of Hong KongExos induce apoptosis of NPC tumor cells through death receptor ligation. NPC43 or C666-1 cells were treated with PBS, ultracentrifuged pellets isolated from FBS–exo
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