Posts Tagged ‘immune cells’
Vaping triggers lung changes that can lead to emphysema
Scientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that vaping promotes the same cellular responses found in smokers who suffer from emphysema. …
Read Full ArticleWhat drives inflammation in type 2 diabetes? Not glucose, says new research
New research shows that in type 2 diabetes changes to mitochondria–the powerhouse of cells–drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats. …
Read Full ArticleDrug accelerates blood system recovery after chemotherapy, radiation
A new candidate drug that speeds up regeneration of mouse and human blood stem cells could in the future help people recover quicker from chemotherapy, radiation and bone marrow transplants. …
Read Full ArticleImmune cells drive gallstone formation
Sticky meshworks of DNA and proteins extruded by white blood cells called neutrophils act as the glue that binds together calcium and cholesterol crystals during gallstone formation, …
Read Full ArticleNanoparticle therapy targets lymph node metastases
Researchers have developed a strategy to target metastases in lymph nodes for destruction before they can cause cancer at other locations. …
Read Full ArticleBlood signature for beta-cell autoimmunity — potential tool for disease prevention
Using cutting-edge genomics methods, a gene signature predicting type 1 diabetes has been discovered in immune cells. …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows why a common form of immunotherapy fails, and suggests solution
New research has uncovered a mechanism thought to explain why some cancers don’t respond to a widely used form of immunotherapy …
Read Full ArticleAI reveals new breast cancer types that respond differently to treatment
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to recognize patterns in breast cancer – and uncovered five new types of the disease each matched to different personalized treatments. …
Read Full ArticleScientists discover immune cell subtype in mice that drives allergic reactions
Scientists have identified a subtype of immune cell that drives the production of antibodies associated with anaphylaxis and other allergic reactions. …
Read Full ArticleCan a combination immune therapy reduce genital herpes outbreaks?
Researchers have shown that the combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream is a promising strategy to dramatically reduce the recurrence of genital herpes. …
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