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VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and

VAV1 gene mutations trigger T-cell tumors in mice

by University of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLife is an exquisite orchestration of growth and change, with checks and balances that fine-tune complex entwined interactions, both intrinsic and
Researchers identify new target for rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers identify new target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCo-senior author and Program Director Carl Blobel, M.D., Ph.D., works with collaborator Lionel Ivashkiv, M.D., in the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program lab

Researchers identify new target for rheumatoid arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCo-senior author and Program Director Carl Blobel, M.D., Ph.D., works with collaborator Lionel Ivashkiv, M.D., in the Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program lab
Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis

Inflammation can lead to circadian sleep disorders

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation, which is the root cause of autoimmune disorders including arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's dis
Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have signific

Mast cell levels may explain sex differences in osteoarthritis pain

by Hospital for Special SurgeryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have signific
Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

by FAPESPArthritic mouse paw treated with TPPU (left) and untreated paw of another arthritic mouse. The substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain associ

Lab-created molecule achieves positive results in the treatment of arthritis

by FAPESPArthritic mouse paw treated with TPPU (left) and untreated paw of another arthritic mouse. The substance decreased the area affected, reduced local swelling, and assuaged the pain associ
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
AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F

AD most commonly used term in literature for atopic dermatitis

(HealthDay)—Atopic dermatitis (AD) is most commonly referred to as AD in the literature, according to a review published online July 8 inAllergy.Robert Kantor, from the Northwestern University F
Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so

Some allergens that cause contact dermatitis are found in masks that prevent COVID-19

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, those able to wear a face mask have been encouraged to do so
How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers analyzed the structures of antibodies (colored) from healthy donors as the molecules bound to the spike protein from common coronaviruses like OC43 (s

How a COVID-19 infection spurs antibodies against common colds

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers analyzed the structures of antibodies (colored) from healthy donors as the molecules bound to the spike protein from common coronaviruses like OC43 (s
Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is associated with aberrant immune responses. In a recent analysis published inArthritis

Does an elevated immune response to a gut bacterial protein contribute to rheumatoid arthritis?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that is associated with aberrant immune responses. In a recent analysis published inArthritis
Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika

Unusual type of antibody shows ultrapotent activity against Zika

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeZika virus particles (red) shown in African green monkey kidney cells. Credit: NIAIDAn unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika
Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German

Motion analysis to detect arthrosis

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyMotion Analysis to Detect ArthrosisArthrosis is excessive wear of joints beyond the usual age-related degeneration. For this reason, about 150,000 German