Epigenetic study provides new insights into the origins of glioma
Scientists have uncovered a mechanism by which activation of a regulatory microRNA promotes glioma tumor growth. …
Vitamin D supplements with or without Omega-3s decreased risk of autoimmune diseases
Vitamin D supplementation over five years reduced autoimmune disease rate by 22 percent compared to placebo. …
Cancer cells use ‘tiny tentacles’ to suppress the immune system
Cancer cells can disarm immune cells by extending out nanoscale tentacles that hijack energy-producing mitochondria. …
Study explores why asthma worsens at night
Scientists have uncovered a key role for the biological clock in asthma. …
Meta-analysis finds omega-3 fatty acids improve cardiovascular outcomes
Meta-analysis shows the reduction of cardiovascular risk with omega-3 fatty acids supplementation is greatest for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) monotherapy …
Engineered yeast probiotics developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Engineered yeast probiotics can target inflammation, tissue scarring, and gut microbiome imbalance associated with inflammatory bowel disease. …
SARS-CoV-2 hijacks two key metabolic pathways to rapidly replicate in host cells
Study identifies metabolic pathways highjacked by SARS-CoV-2 for viral replication. …
Newly discovered subset of brain cells fight inflammation with instructions from the gut
A newly discovered anti-inflammatory pathway may guide researchers toward innovative multiple sclerosis or brain tumor treatments. …
Nanoparticle drug-delivery system developed to treat brain disorders
Use of a nanoparticle drug-delivery system in mouse models results in unprecedented siRNA penetration across the blood-brain barrier. …
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 94.1 percent efficacy
Results from the ongoing phase 3 clinical trial demonstrate efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections and severe illness. …
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