Vaccine delivers a boost to T cell therapy
Vaccine boosting may enable engineered T cells to eradicate solid tumors such as glioblastoma. …
Gene-editing technique could speed up study of cancer mutations
Researchers have developed a way to easily engineer specific cancer-linked mutations into mouse models, which will help identify and test new drugs that target these mutations. …
Microneedle vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people
A newly developed vaccine printer generates vaccine-filled microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin. …
Neuroscientists identify neurons especially vulnerable to degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientists have identified a subset of neurons within the mammillary body of the hypothalamus that are most susceptible to degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. …
Immunostimulatory prodrugs provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects
Study shows that immunostimulatory prodrugs tuned for optimal activation timing provoke the immune system to attack tumors without producing systemic inflammation. …
Molecules found in mucus could prevent cholera infection
Molecules found in mucus can block cholera infection by interfering with the genes that cause the microbe to switch into a harmful state. …
Could carbon monoxide foam help fight inflammation?
Foams that incorporate small amounts of carbon monoxide could be delivered to the GI tract to combat inflammation in colitis and other conditions. …
Three distinct brain circuits in the thalamus contribute to Parkinson’s symptoms
Targeting three distinct brain circuits could offer a new way to reverse motor dysfunction and depression in Parkinson’s patients. …
How diet affects tumor growth
A calorie-restricted diet that cuts off the cells’ supplies of lipids can slow tumor growth in mice. …
New cancer treatment may reawaken the immune system
By combining chemotherapy, tumor injury, and immunotherapy, researchers show that the immune system can be re-engaged to destroy tumors in mice. …
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