Immune cells called natural killer cells contribute to organ rejection after transplantation because they miss “self” proteins on donor cells,
Month: July 2021
The variable journey from smoking to vaping
Persistence may be the key when quitting smoking using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), commonly known as vaping, a
Merkel says German COVID rise worrying, urges vaccination
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that new coronavirus infections in Germany are once again rising at a worrying pace. She
Scientists discover gene therapy provides neuroprotection to prevent glaucoma vision loss
A form of gene therapy protects optic nerve cells and preserves vision in mouse models of glaucoma, according to research
Alzheimer-linked enzyme complex ‘buckles up’ for safe trip through the cell
A research team led by Wim Annaert (VIB-KU Leuven) uncovered the early assembly of gamma-secretase, a protein complex linked to
New insights into uncontrolled inflammation in COVID-19 patients
In a new study, published recently in the journal Circulation Research, scientists discover how the production of protective molecules known as
Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research
Researchers who want bacteria to feel right at home in the laboratory have put out a new welcome mat. Rice
Smart combination therapy for liver cancer tackles drug resistance
Liver cancer is one of the most common cancer types worldwide and is especially common in China. A collaborative effort
Study finds calcium precisely directs blood flow in the brain
Unlike the rest of the body, there is not enough real estate in the brain for stored energy. Instead, the
Pfizer vaccine offers 88% protection against Delta variant, but 2 doses needed
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine provides surprisingly robust protection against the highly infectious Delta variant of COVID-19—but only if you’ve gotten both
