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Glycans and GBPs: How their interplay shapes immunity in infection and autoimmune diseases

Researchers discuss the regulatory roles of glycans and glycan-binding proteins in modulating immune responses.

21 Aug 2023

Exploring developmental pathways and disease interactions in nervous and stomatognathic systems

Scientists discuss the intricate relationship between the nervous and stomatognathic systems.

21 Aug 2023

Beneficial gut bacteria use mucus lining to stay in place, study finds

When it comes to gut health, it doesn't just matter who's invited to the party, but how they behave.

18 Aug 2023

RARα receptor plays unexpected role in T cell activation

According to new research in the journal Immunity, T cells have a nuclear receptor doing something very odd-;but very important-;to help them fight pathogens and destroy cancer cells.

18 Aug 2023

Meat and dairy industry lobbies to stifle competition from alternative meat products

The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous with celebrating freedom – may be tainted by a decidedly unfree market.

18 Aug 2023

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

A large-scale international collaborative study lead by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval and Professor Douglas Easton at the University of Cambridge, UK, has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.

18 Aug 2023

Scientists discover potential cause of genetic mutations linked to Huntington's disease

Scientists have discovered an additional potential cause of the genetic mutations that result in rare conditions such as Huntington's disease (HD).

18 Aug 2023

Regulation of cytotoxic T-cell differentiation and exhaustion by mTOR signaling

Researchers describe molecular signalling regulated by mTOR among memory and exhausted cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes.

18 Aug 2023

Platelets quell the inflammation of an aging brain and body: Study finds

Platelets are behind the cognitive benefits of young blood, exercise and the longevity hormone klotho

18 Aug 2023

New method to assess the status of immune responses to specific antigens in detail

A new method to assess the status of immune responses to specific antigens in detail by analysis using the B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire has been developed by a research group, consisting of Assistant Professor Yohei Funakoshi, Associate Professor Kimikazu Yakushijin, Professor Hironobu Minami (Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine), Associate Professor Goh Ohji (Kobe University Hospital), and Researcher Takaji Matsutani (Repertoire Genesis Inc.).

18 Aug 2023

CPD vet webinar to highlight animal and human health collaborations improving diagnostics and therapeutics use

NORTHAMPTON, UK (15th August 2023) – HORIBA UK is to host a CPD webinar focusing on how a One Health multidisciplinary approach can enable beneficial changes in veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics usage.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 17 Aug 2023

STING gene variant linked to increased risk of severe group A strep infections

Group A streptococci are fairly common bacteria that can cause, among other things, strep throat or impetigo.

17 Aug 2023

Teeth may be able to preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, study reveals

Teeth could be capable of preserving antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases, a new study has found.

16 Aug 2023

Long DNA molecules reveal new scar types in HR-deficient cancers

DNA can be damaged by toxins, radiation, or even normal cell division, but human cells must continually fix DNA breaks to survive.

16 Aug 2023

New method uses AI to augment spatial transcriptomics technologies

Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science have developed a method that uses artificial intelligence to augment how cells are studied and could help scientists better understand and eventually treat disease.

16 Aug 2023

Evolutionary roadmap revealed: How SARS-CoV-2 adapted and evolved over three years

The evolutionary trends of amino acid alterations at a population scale.

16 Aug 2023

Natural bioactive molecules can relieve cold and flu symptoms

Researchers at Applied Biological Laboratories Inc. discovered how natural bioactive molecules can effectively relieve cold and flu symptoms by protecting the mucosal barrier function and reducing inflammation during these infections.

16 Aug 2023

The interplay between immunity, the nervous system, and microbiota

Researchers review the influence of the gut microbiota on neural and immune network

15 Aug 2023

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

The history of using human challenge trials in developing vaccines.

15 Aug 2023

A computational model identifies metabolites associated with Parkinson's disease

Researchers identify significant metabolites involved in the development and progression of Parkinson’s disease.

15 Aug 2023

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Glycans and GBPs: How their interplay shapes immunity in infection and autoimmune diseases

Exploring developmental pathways and disease interactions in nervous and stomatognathic systems

Beneficial gut bacteria use mucus lining to stay in place, study finds

RARα receptor plays unexpected role in T cell activation

Meat and dairy industry lobbies to stifle competition from alternative meat products

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

Scientists discover potential cause of genetic mutations linked to Huntington's disease

Regulation of cytotoxic T-cell differentiation and exhaustion by mTOR signaling

Platelets quell the inflammation of an aging brain and body: Study finds

New method to assess the status of immune responses to specific antigens in detail

CPD vet webinar to highlight animal and human health collaborations improving diagnostics and therapeutics use

STING gene variant linked to increased risk of severe group A strep infections

Teeth may be able to preserve antibodies for hundreds of years, study reveals

Long DNA molecules reveal new scar types in HR-deficient cancers

New method uses AI to augment spatial transcriptomics technologies

Evolutionary roadmap revealed: How SARS-CoV-2 adapted and evolved over three years

Natural bioactive molecules can relieve cold and flu symptoms

The interplay between immunity, the nervous system, and microbiota

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

A computational model identifies metabolites associated with Parkinson's disease

Ensuring colony counts remain precise and verifiable using a completely automated colony counting system

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