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SRC-3 is a novel regulator of human immune T regulatory cells

SRC-3 is a novel regulator of human immune T regulatory cells

by Baylor College of MedicineSuzanne Judd, Ph.D., an epidemiologist at UAB, explains what will lead to herd immunity and why it is important to remain vigilant in reducing the spread of COVID-19.

SRC-3 is a novel regulator of human immune T regulatory cells

by Baylor College of MedicineSuzanne Judd, Ph.D., an epidemiologist at UAB, explains what will lead to herd immunity and why it is important to remain vigilant in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered
Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como
A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th

A breakthrough with a new cancer vaccine

by Translational Research InstituteCredit: Translational Research InstituteScientists are ready to trial a new cancer vaccine in humans following the successful outcome of their preclinical studies.Th
Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multiple factors contribute to leg weakness in people with hip osteoarthritis, with muscle atrophy being the strongest contributor, according to the results of a systematic review published online Jul

Multifactorial mechanisms underlie leg weakness in hip OA

Multiple factors contribute to leg weakness in people with hip osteoarthritis, with muscle atrophy being the strongest contributor, according to the results of a systematic review published online Jul
Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immu

Molecule can quickly, and briefly, boost white blood cell counts

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTreatment with a molecule known as A485 can quickly and temporarily increase levels of white blood cells, a critical part of the body's immu
Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl
Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a

Having hypermobile joints may increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents

by University of SussexPrevalence of generalized joint hypermobility. (A) Shows the difference in prevalence of GJH in participants who meet diagnostic criteria for ICD-10 depression (blue bar) a
What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeptember is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing

What do you know about rheumatic diseases?

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeptember is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing
7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim

7.6 percent of global population had osteoarthritis in 2020

by Elana GotkineThe global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 inThe Lancet Rheumatology.Jaim
Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators

Scientists discover a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma

by deCODE geneticsp.L406P is a partial LOF variant. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.002Scientists at deCODE genetics and collaborators
Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O

Socioeconomic factors may not predict rheumatoid arthritis disease activity

by Lori SolomonThe impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a studypublishedonline O