Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns
Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…
Category: Medicine
A safer approach to gene editing
Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.
Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer
Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.
How does COVID-19 impact gut health?
Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.
New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events
Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…
How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?
Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…
Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems
Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.
Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies
Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.
Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?
Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…