Microscopic revelations point to new blood infection therapies
Study shows that immune cells actually cause dangerous blood vessel blockage, in their rush to contain deadly fungal sepsis...
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Early stimulation improves performance of bioengineered human heart cells
Researchers are now able to use induced pluripotent stem cells to form a model of human adult-like cardiac muscle...
Fragile X imaging study reveals differences in infant brains
For the first time, researchers have used MRIs to show that babies with the neurodevelopmental condition fragile X syndrome had less-developed white matter compared to infants that did not develop the condition...
SAMHD1 enzyme may block HIV disease progression
One way to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders could involve changing how a naturally occurring enzyme called SAMHD1 works...
IPSE protein has potential to alleviate debilitating disease
Chemotherapy-induced hemorrhagic cystitis alleviated by a protein that parasites use to keep hosts alive...
Genes can help predict children’s risk of type 1 diabetes
A type 1 diabetes genetic score can identify infants at risk for pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes...
RNA-based therapy targets West Nile virus
A research team has developed a new RNA therapy, delivered through the nose, to treat mice infected with West Nile Virus...
MAPseq technique provides new blueprint for cortical connections
Using a revolutionary new brain-mapping technology will force neuroscientists to rethink how areas of the cortex communicate with one another...
Hidden polyps could provide earlier diagnosis of colon cancer
New findings may help explain why patients with clean colonoscopies go on to develop colon cancer...
Study changes long-held concepts of cell decoding
NIH scientists discover macromolecular complexes that could enable medication development...
Animal model of Huntington’s offers advantages for testing treatments
Using genetic engineering technology, a team of scientists have established an animal model of Huntington's disease...
Scientists discover promising off-switch for inflammation
Scientists have discovered that itaconate - a molecule derived from glucose - acts as a powerful off-switch for macrophages...
Astrocytes may help brain heal from stroke and spinal cord injuries
Scientists have found a genetic trigger that may improve the brain's ability to heal from a range of debilitating conditions...
SLU scientist turns off chemo pain in the laboratory
Saint Louis University researchers have had success in an animal model in turning off the excruciating pain that often accompanies a colorectal cancer drug.
Detecting diminished dopamine cells could reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s
A new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells could be crucial in detecting the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease...
