Nutrient programmes immune cells to battle infection and cancer

Research suggests immune and non-immune cells can be reprogrammed by changing how nutrients are used.Published inPLOS Pathogens, a new study led by the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine

World medicine November 21,2023

Nutrient programmes immune cells to battle infection and cancer

Research suggests immune and non-immune cells can be reprogrammed by changing how nutrients are used.Published inPLOS Pathogens, a new study led by the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine

World medicine November 21,2023

Scientists develop a new model for understanding sudden death in epilepsy

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganDepdc5 deletion in interneurons does not cause seizures. (A, B) Representative images of anti-pS6 (green) and anti-PV (red) co-immunohistochemistry staining

World medicine November 21,2023

Scientists develop a new model for understanding sudden death in epilepsy

by Emily Kagey,University of MichiganDepdc5 deletion in interneurons does not cause seizures. (A, B) Representative images of anti-pS6 (green) and anti-PV (red) co-immunohistochemistry staining

World medicine November 21,2023

Avoiding over-the-counter heartburn meds could save cancer patients' lives

by Laura Vega,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryProton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are very common medications for heartburn and gastrointestinal bleeding, decrease effe

World medicine November 21,2023

Avoiding over-the-counter heartburn meds could save cancer patients' lives

by Laura Vega,University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & DentistryProton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are very common medications for heartburn and gastrointestinal bleeding, decrease effe

World medicine November 21,2023

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Stomatology November 21,2023

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Stomatology November 21,2023

Synthetic proteins key to modular nanoparticle design

Researchers have been able to customise nanoparticles to target biological entities, like tumours and viruses.Modular nanoparticles that can be customised to target various biological entities, like t

World medicine November 21,2023

Synthetic proteins key to modular nanoparticle design

Researchers have been able to customise nanoparticles to target biological entities, like tumours and viruses.Modular nanoparticles that can be customised to target various biological entities, like t

World medicine November 21,2023

Mechanism that triggers dendritic elongation discovered

Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria initiate dendritic elongation, a mechanism that could be used as a drug target.Dendritic cells are crucial within the mammalian immune system. P

World medicine November 21,2023

Mechanism that triggers dendritic elongation discovered

Short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria initiate dendritic elongation, a mechanism that could be used as a drug target.Dendritic cells are crucial within the mammalian immune system. P

World medicine November 21,2023

Neutrophils: vital defence against fungal toxin

New research uncovers how neutrophils trigger cellular processes to counteract the Candida albicans toxin.Published inEMBO Reports,Umeå University scientists discovered how neutrophils, th

World medicine November 21,2023

Neutrophils: vital defence against fungal toxin

New research uncovers how neutrophils trigger cellular processes to counteract the Candida albicans toxin.Published inEMBO Reports,Umeå University scientists discovered how neutrophils, th

World medicine November 21,2023

New molecule disrupts pathways that promote cancer growth

Researchers have discovered a molecule that binds to a cancer cell protein, stopping growth of breast and ovarian tumours.Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have found a small molecule called 5D

World medicine November 21,2023

New molecule disrupts pathways that promote cancer growth

Researchers have discovered a molecule that binds to a cancer cell protein, stopping growth of breast and ovarian tumours.Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have found a small molecule called 5D

World medicine November 21,2023

Maxillofacial surgeons develop AI-based web tool to predict oral cancer risk

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: CC0 Public DomainOral cancer is a common cancer that affects the head and neck region. Around 50% of oral cancer patients do not survive for more than five y

World medicine November 21,2023

Maxillofacial surgeons develop AI-based web tool to predict oral cancer risk

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: CC0 Public DomainOral cancer is a common cancer that affects the head and neck region. Around 50% of oral cancer patients do not survive for more than five y

World medicine November 21,2023

New material engineered can repair severed nerves

Researchers designed the first magnetoelectric material that precisely stimulates neurons to treat nerve damage.Scientists have long seen the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics, materials

World medicine November 21,2023

New material engineered can repair severed nerves

Researchers designed the first magnetoelectric material that precisely stimulates neurons to treat nerve damage.Scientists have long seen the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics, materials

World medicine November 21,2023