Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells, study shows

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsCystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up

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Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells, study shows

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsCystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up

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Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

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Cystic fibrosis: School-aged children found to benefit from triple combination therapy

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinMRI images of a child with cystic fibrosis: Mucus deposits, widening of the bronchi, and thickening of the bronchial walls are clearly visible in the lungs

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Intensive training linked to heightened asthma risk in cross-country skiers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research

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Intensive training linked to heightened asthma risk in cross-country skiers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research

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Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on: June 03,2024 8

Crohn's disease, comorbidities up risk for severe pneumococcal disease

For veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the risk for severe pneumococcal disease (SPD) is increased with Crohn disease and with more comorbidities, and pneumococcal vaccination is associat

Updated on:June 03,2024 8

Engineered CAR T cells repress signs and symptoms of allergic asthma in mice for a year

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCartoon illustrating the rationale behind 5TIF4 inhibition of type 2 inflammation. The IL-4 mutein (Gln116Asp/Tyr119Asp) binds to but does not initiate signaling of IL-4Rα

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Engineered CAR T cells repress signs and symptoms of allergic asthma in mice for a year

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCartoon illustrating the rationale behind 5TIF4 inhibition of type 2 inflammation. The IL-4 mutein (Gln116Asp/Tyr119Asp) binds to but does not initiate signaling of IL-4Rα

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Las 7 partes de los pulmones (y sus funciones)

Las 7 partes de los pulmones (y sus funciones)Los pulmones son los órganos encargados de oxigenar la sangre y de eliminar el dióxido de carbono gracias a la acción coordinada de distintas estructuras.

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Could OTC nasal sprays ease colds and flu and cut antibiotic use?

by Carole Tanzer MillerOver-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat—antibiotic resistance, researchers report.Their analysis, which looked at data from n

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Could OTC nasal sprays ease colds and flu and cut antibiotic use?

by Carole Tanzer MillerOver-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat—antibiotic resistance, researchers report.Their analysis, which looked at data from n

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Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

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Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

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Fibrosis quística: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Fibrosis quística: causas, síntomas y tratamientoLa fibrosis quística es una enfermedad genética y hereditaria que afecta a la fisiología de los pulmones debido a que las mucosas son demasiado espesas

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Potential biomarker found for lung disease in scleroderma patients

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a protein that may predict disease severity for a lung condition that often proves fatal to patients with scleroderma

Updated on: March 28,2024 13

Potential biomarker found for lung disease in scleroderma patients

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a protein that may predict disease severity for a lung condition that often proves fatal to patients with scleroderma

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Study demonstrates how cytokines produce long lasting humoral immunity following vaccination

by Jacqueline Hirscher, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, ein Leibniz-InstitutFollicular immune responses involving IL-21 leads to downregulation of CD19 in ASC. a, b) Gene Set Enrichment Ana

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Study demonstrates how cytokines produce long lasting humoral immunity following vaccination

by Jacqueline Hirscher, Deutsches Rheuma-Forschungszentrum Berlin, ein Leibniz-InstitutFollicular immune responses involving IL-21 leads to downregulation of CD19 in ASC. a, b) Gene Set Enrichment Ana

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FDA approves Dupixent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Regeneron's Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pu

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FDA approves Dupixent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Regeneron's Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pu

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