New research sheds light on why eczema so often begins in childhood
Researchers discovered that certain immune cells in early-life skin are more reactive than in adults, which may explain why eczema often begins in childhood. …
Childhood leukemia aggressiveness depends on timing of genetic mutation
New study reveals why timing of identical mutations in childhood leukemia can produce very different outcomes, opening the door to more precise therapies. …
Experimental mRNA therapy shows potential to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers have reported early success with a novel mRNA-based therapy that slowed bacterial growth, boosted immune response and reduced lung tissue damage in preclinical models of multidrug-resistant pneumonia. …
Scientists uncover how SARS-CoV-2 variants outsmart the immune system
Researchers analyzed over a thousand 3D structures of antibodies bound to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, creating a structural atlas that reveals how the immune system targets the virus and how SARS-CoV-2 evolves to evade it. …
Lung cancer rewires immune cells in the bone marrow to weaken body’s defenses
New research shows lung cancer weakens the immune system by reprogramming bone marrow immune cells before they reach tumors, suggesting a potential target to improve immunotherapy. …
Medical ethics: Like humans, AI can jump to conclusions
Even the most advanced artificial intelligence models can make surprisingly simple mistakes when faced with complex medical ethics scenarios. …
New lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain through the blood-brain barrier
A new lipid nanoparticle system enables intravenous delivery of mRNA to the brain, overcoming the blood-brain barrier and potentially expanding treatment options for neurological and psychiatric diseases. …
Cancer prevention: How an aging immune system fuels cancer growth
New preclinical model suggests blocking inflammation pathways may reverse cancer-promoting effects of aging, inspiring early-phase clinical drug trials. …
Newly discovered nanoparticles in blood may transform cancer diagnosis
Next-generation extracellular vesicles containing RNA “dark matter” may lead to less invasive option of liquid biopsy for cancer diagnosis. …
New AI tool finds rare genetic variants linked to coronary artery disease
Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers identified rare gene variants that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. …
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