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Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113978Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the molecular mechanism

Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold, study reveals

by University of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113978Researchers from University of Tsukuba have elucidated the molecular mechanism
Study shows autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infection

Study shows autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infection

byUniversity of ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study,publishedin theJournal of Experimental Medicine, shows that about 2% of the population develop autoantibodies against

Study shows autoantibodies behind lifelong risk of viral infection

byUniversity of ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study,publishedin theJournal of Experimental Medicine, shows that about 2% of the population develop autoantibodies against
Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h

Study aims to unravel the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteA hip with osteoarthritis. In an X-ray of a healthy hip, the heads of the hip bone have smooth, evenly curved surfaces and there is a 'gap' between the h
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have increased anxiety during pandemic

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), anxiety increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did suspected depression, according to a letter to the editor published online Jan. 27 inRheumatol
Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

by University of CopenhagenThe healthy blood cells stem from the blood bank at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, and more than 50 donors have been examined with the same result. Credit: Blood cells,

Researchers pursuing arthritis protein

by University of CopenhagenThe healthy blood cells stem from the blood bank at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, and more than 50 donors have been examined with the same result. Credit: Blood cells,
Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach

Can a DNA construction kit replace expensive antibody medication?

by KU LeuvenCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a technique to make sheep produce new antibodies simply by injecting the DNA building blocks. This approach
Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Medical University of ViennaMedUni Vienna has developed a method that can be used to identify individual rhinovirus strains ("cold viruses") as a

Chip identifies rhinoviruses as cause of asthma

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Medical University of ViennaMedUni Vienna has developed a method that can be used to identify individual rhinovirus strains ("cold viruses") as a
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
Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused

Drug shows promise to treat diet-induced osteoarthritis

by Queensland University of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainQUT scientists have found that a drug derived from omega-3 fatty acids can reduce osteoarthritis inflammation that's been caused
Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t

Early therapy for rheumatoid arthritis may slow heart disease

(HealthDay)—Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in t
Study finds TNF inhibitor more effective with regular serum assessment to adjust dose

Study finds TNF inhibitor more effective with regular serum assessment to adjust dose

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that pro

Study finds TNF inhibitor more effective with regular serum assessment to adjust dose

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, shows that pro
Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease

Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypert

Disease control, safe medications critical to pregnancies for women with rheumatic disease

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women with active rheumatic disease carry a higher risk of adverse outcomes than the general population including hypert