Double face of RNase as a treatment for systemic autoimmune diseases
Japanese research shows that treating systemic autoimmune diseases with RNases can be detrimental, depending on the composition of the immune complex.
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Specialised white blood cells could lead to more preventative treatments
Australian researchers analyse the way specialised white blood cells produce an immune response, which could lead to the development of preventative treatments for cancer and infectious diseases.
New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
Guidelines unveiled at AAIC 2023 using blood biomarkers offer faster and more effective Alzheimer's diagnosis.
‘Lava lamp’ vesicles show how cells could self-organise
Looking at how cells can self-organise could help us understand the way cells manage biochemical processes.
Hepatic hydrogen sulphide levels are reduced in mouse model of HGPS
HGPS mouse models were used to test the hypothesis that the accelerated aging typical of progeroid mice is associated with reduced hepatic H2S production.
Rare cause of hereditary cancer missed in younger patients
US investigators find that some cases of Lynch syndrome, the most common hereditary cancer condition, are missed in younger patients under current screening guidelines.
Substance abuse inhibits cognitive flexibility
New US research underlines the relationship between substance use and significant modifications to an inhibitory brain circuit, resulting in decreased cognitive flexibility
Scientists discover extensive array of protein folds unexplored in nature
A study out of Japan reveals diversity of protein structures and how they fold in nature, uncovering a myriad of protein topologies.
Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries
Swedish study reveals a significant link between specific gut bacteria and the development of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, a leading cause of heart attacks.
Blood plasma proteins hold answers to better understanding long COVID
10 to 20 percent of individuals that get COVID-19 will be later diagnosed with long COVID. New research looks at blood plasma protein patterns that can improve patient outcomes.
$3M grant allows milestone in regenerative medicine using blood vessels
US researchers combine revascularisation techniques to allow new blood vessels to rapidly form in an architecturally organised manner.
Unidentified proteins provide new way to diagnose ovarian cancer
Japanese study has identified three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer, using a new detection method consisting of nanotechnology and imaging techniques.
US grant supports merging of maths and AI to push frontiers of science
Cornell University launches $11.3 Million Scientific Artificial Intelligence Centre to unlock the potential of human-AI collaboration in scientific discoveries.
Researchers develop tool that could improve liquid biopsy
A US study has overcome a major obstacle in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing or liquid biopsy, offering promising advancements in disease diagnosis and monitoring.
New biomarker identified for major depressive disorder
Local gyrification index, which measures cortical folding in the brain, could be a novel neuroimaging marker for major depressive disorder.