Scientists create 'cloaked' donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system

by Jovana Drinjakovic,University of Torontoa, Candidate immunomodulatory factors and their roles in the innate and adaptive immune pathways involved in rejection of non-self. The underlined fact

Updated on: January 02,2024

Scientists create 'cloaked' donor cell and tissue grafts that escape rejection by the immune system

by Jovana Drinjakovic,University of Torontoa, Candidate immunomodulatory factors and their roles in the innate and adaptive immune pathways involved in rejection of non-self. The underlined fact

Updated on:January 02,2024

Damaged nerve cells communicate with stem cells

Nerve cells damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), 'talk' to stem cells in the same way that they communicate with other nerve cells, calling out for 'first aid', accordi

Updated on: November 02,2023

Damaged nerve cells communicate with stem cells

Nerve cells damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), 'talk' to stem cells in the same way that they communicate with other nerve cells, calling out for 'first aid', accordi

Updated on:November 02,2023

Has Human Lifespan Reached Its "Ceiling"?

Olshansky says, "While more people may live to 100 or beyond this century, these cases will remain outliers and won't significantly raise the average lifespan."

Updated on: October 16,2024

Has Human Lifespan Reached Its "Ceiling"?

Olshansky says, "While more people may live to 100 or beyond this century, these cases will remain outliers and won't significantly raise the average lifespan."

Updated on:October 16,2024

Neural study explores how mice decide whether to eat or drink when they are both hungry and thirsty

by Gillian Dohrn,Stanford UniversityReward choice under conflicting needs is structured by persistent behavioral states with stochastic transitions.a, The conceptual problem.b, Burid

Updated on: January 10,2024

Neural study explores how mice decide whether to eat or drink when they are both hungry and thirsty

by Gillian Dohrn,Stanford UniversityReward choice under conflicting needs is structured by persistent behavioral states with stochastic transitions.a, The conceptual problem.b, Burid

Updated on:January 10,2024

Dermatology researchers create new tool to measure hyperpigmentation

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no globally accepted methods for analyzing hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patc

Updated on: March 28,2024

Dermatology researchers create new tool to measure hyperpigmentation

by Gina DiGravio,Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no globally accepted methods for analyzing hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patc

Updated on:March 28,2024

Reprogramming tissue mechanically to promote wound healing

by Jan Berndorff,Paul Scherrer InstituteImplanted PR cells show rejuvenation properties in an aged skin model. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14032Researchers at PSI and

Updated on: December 25,2023

Reprogramming tissue mechanically to promote wound healing

by Jan Berndorff,Paul Scherrer InstituteImplanted PR cells show rejuvenation properties in an aged skin model. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.14032Researchers at PSI and

Updated on:December 25,2023

New study points to supply chain disruptions if the FDA removes ineffective decongestant from the market

by University of PittsburghCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsIn a new study of nasal decongestant purchasing patterns, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that

Updated on: May 09,2024

New study points to supply chain disruptions if the FDA removes ineffective decongestant from the market

by University of PittsburghCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsIn a new study of nasal decongestant purchasing patterns, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that

Updated on:May 09,2024

FDA approves iloprost for severe frostbite

by Physician's Briefing StaffAurlumyn (iloprost), a vasodilator, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe frostbite. The injected medication lowers the risk for f

Updated on: March 22,2024

FDA approves iloprost for severe frostbite

by Physician's Briefing StaffAurlumyn (iloprost), a vasodilator, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe frostbite. The injected medication lowers the risk for f

Updated on:March 22,2024

Heart aging under the microscope: Research identifies potential protein marker

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Age-related changes in the proteome of decellularized tissue of the LV mice. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023).

Updated on: March 28,2024

Heart aging under the microscope: Research identifies potential protein marker

by Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)Age-related changes in the proteome of decellularized tissue of the LV mice. Credit:Molecular & Cellular Proteomics(2023).

Updated on:March 28,2024

Lies about birth control are propagating on social media—here are the facts

by Christopher O'Sullivan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of bad advice when it comes to your health. With so much of this content created by influencers who do

Updated on: April 28,2024

Lies about birth control are propagating on social media—here are the facts

by Christopher O'Sullivan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSocial media is full of bad advice when it comes to your health. With so much of this content created by influencers who do

Updated on:April 28,2024

'Lab on a chip' genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with top-level accuracy

byUniversity of BathDr Despina Moschou with LoCKAmp replaceable lab on chip printed circuit board. Credit: University of BathA virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just t

Updated on: January 04,2024

'Lab on a chip' genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with top-level accuracy

byUniversity of BathDr Despina Moschou with LoCKAmp replaceable lab on chip printed circuit board. Credit: University of BathA virus diagnosis device that gives lab-quality results within just t

Updated on:January 04,2024

Antimicrobial resistance now hits lower-income countries the hardest, but superbugs are a global threat

by Laura Domínguez,The ConversationMicroscopic view of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Credit: NIAID,CC BYAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the World He

Updated on: January 26,2024

Antimicrobial resistance now hits lower-income countries the hardest, but superbugs are a global threat

by Laura Domínguez,The ConversationMicroscopic view of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria. Credit: NIAID,CC BYAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the World He

Updated on:January 26,2024