Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
Researchers have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma. The discoveries were made
possible by a newly developed technology they call ReapTEC. The new T cell atlas is publicly available and should help in the development of new drug therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
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The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
In recent years global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The 'eternal' ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East
Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its formation, as an international research team has now discovered: sediment samples from drill cores combined with complex climate and ice-sheet modelling
show that permanent glaciation of Antarctica began around 34 million years ago -- but did not encompass the entire continent as previously assumed, but rather was confined to the eastern region of
the continent (East Antarctica).
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Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
Researchers have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma. The discoveries were made
possible by a newly developed technology they call ReapTEC. The new T cell atlas is publicly available and should help in the development of new drug therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
>> Read More
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
In recent years global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The 'eternal' ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East
Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its formation, as an international research team has now discovered: sediment samples from drill cores combined with complex climate and ice-sheet modelling
show that permanent glaciation of Antarctica began around 34 million years ago -- but did not encompass the entire continent as previously assumed, but rather was confined to the eastern region of
the continent (East Antarctica).
>> Read More
Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
Researchers have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma. The discoveries were made
possible by a newly developed technology they call ReapTEC. The new T cell atlas is publicly available and should help in the development of new drug therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
>> Read More
Scientists map how deadly bacteria evolved to become epidemic
(Fri, 05 Jul 2024)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- an environmental bacteria that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, particularly in people with underlying lung conditions -- evolved rapidly and then
spread globally over the last 200 years, probably driven by changes in human behavior, a new study has found.
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Clever pupils don't need to attend academically selective schools to thrive, study finds
(Thu, 04 Jul 2024)
New findings challenge the idea that academically selective schools are necessary for clever pupils to achieve good outcomes.
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Novel blood test helps improve cancer treatments
(Mon, 01 Jul 2024)
Oncologists use biopsy and imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor tumor diseases and assess treatment success. Researchers have further developed an advanced method to analyze liquid biopsies of
DNA fragments in the blood. The new method is fast and practical, without putting much of a strain on patients. This could make it possible to provide diagnostics and treatments that are more closely
tailored to individual patients in the future.
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Removal of ovaries before menopause associated with reduced white matter in brain
(Thu, 20 Jun 2024)
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life, a new study suggests.
White matter refers to the nerve fibers that connect neurons in different areas of the brain.
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New technology allows researchers to precisely, flexibly modulate brain
(Mon, 17 Jun 2024)
Researchers have developed a noninvasive technology combining a holographic acoustic device with genetic engineering that allows them to precisely target affected neurons in the brain, creating the
potential to precisely modulate selected cell types in multiple diseased brain regions.
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Novel radiotracer produces high quality images of 'Alzheimer's disease of the heart'
(Mon, 10 Jun 2024)
A newly developed radiotracer can generate high quality and readily interpretable images of cardiac amyloidosis, a condition referred to as the 'Alzheimer's disease of the heart.' As the first
amyloid-specific and pan-amyloid binding radiotracer designed for planar and SPECT/CT imaging, 99mTc-p5+14 could play an important role in early detection and treatment of cardiac amyloidosis.
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