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Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

by Dennis ThompsonA protein that shuts down immune cells in the lungs could be key to a new treatment for asthma attacks, a new report says.The naturally occurringprotein, called Piezo1, prevent

Researchers find new way to curb asthma attacks

by Dennis ThompsonA protein that shuts down immune cells in the lungs could be key to a new treatment for asthma attacks, a new report says.The naturally occurringprotein, called Piezo1, prevent
B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryUsing multiplex-immunostaining to characterise B cells. Credit: Christine WagnerResearchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Medical

B cells linked to immunotherapy for melanoma

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryUsing multiplex-immunostaining to characterise B cells. Credit: Christine WagnerResearchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Medical
COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation in the brain

by Albert Ludwigs University of FreiburgGraphical Abstract. Credit:Immunity(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2021.06.002Both during and after infection with the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, pa
Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

by University of South AustraliaGraphical abstract. Credit:Rheumatology(2022). DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac357A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those t

Women with rheumatoid arthritis more likely to achieve remission if they take sex hormones, finds research

by University of South AustraliaGraphical abstract. Credit:Rheumatology(2022). DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac357A large study of women with rheumatoid arthritis has found that those t
Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in

Prevalence of gout increases with increasing BMI

Having an increased body mass index correlates with increased prevalence of gout in adults, according to study published online July 6 inArthritis Care & Research.(HealthDay) -- Having an in
A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

by Salk InstituteA histology image showing inflammation in colon epithelium. Weakening of regulatory T cell function induces infiltration of immune cells (small blue dots) into colon epithelium (

A key gene modifies regulatory T cells to fine-tune the immune response

by Salk InstituteA histology image showing inflammation in colon epithelium. Weakening of regulatory T cell function induces infiltration of immune cells (small blue dots) into colon epithelium (
Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu

Higher body temperatures still a factor in patients in remission from rheumatoid arthritis

by Staffordshire UniversityThermal image showing temperatures in the different regions of the foot. Credit: Staffordshire UniversityA pioneering study carried out among patients in remission from Rheu
An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at

An antibody-drug combo to combat cancer

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityCredit: Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityLeukemias are debilitating cancers of the hematopoietic or blood-forming cells of the bone marrow. Now, researchers at
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
Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary fo

Anaphylaxis treatment remains confusing for patients, caregivers and emergency personnel, research finds

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary fo
Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr

Low back pain? Don't blame the weather

by WileyCloud in Nepali sky. Credit: WikipediaAustralian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pr
Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

byUniversity of MichiganInulin gel/OVA protects mice against repeated allergen challenges with chicken egg white. Credit:Nature Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01909-wA stud

Inulin-gel-based oral immunotherapy may offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers

byUniversity of MichiganInulin gel/OVA protects mice against repeated allergen challenges with chicken egg white. Credit:Nature Materials(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41563-024-01909-wA stud