by Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a mechanism by which regulatory T cells, which suppress immune responses, adapt their metabolism to thrive in the harsh microenvironment of the tumor. This mechanism, the study finds, is exclusively engaged by regulatory T cells (Tregs) that reside in tumors and could...
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New mechanism involved in senescence modulates inflammation, response to immunotherapy
by The Wistar Institute Scientists at The Wistar Institute discovered a novel pathway that enables detection of DNA in the cytoplasm and triggers inflammation and cellular senescence. This pathway may be modulated during senescence-inducing chemotherapy to affect cancer cell response to checkpoint inhibitors. Results were published online in Nature Communications. Cellular senescence is a natural...
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Time of day affects global brain fluctuations
by Public Library of Science As the day progresses, the strength of the brain’s global signal fluctuation shows an unexpected decrease, according to a study published on February 18 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Csaba Orban and a multi-disciplinary team of scientists from the Faculty of Engineering, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine...
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UCLA researchers find new method for measuring treatment of rare liver disease in children
Study examines the role of small molecule in children with a rare liver disease UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES HEALTH SCIENCES UCLA researchers who previously found that intravenous administration of fish oil can treat a rare but potentially deadly form of liver disease in children have now monitored levels of a small molecule at...
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People who eat a big breakfast may burn twice as many calories
Study finds eating more at breakfast instead of dinner could prevent obesity THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY WASHINGTON–Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Our body expends energy when we digest food for...
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Smart contact lens sensor developed for point-of-care eye health monitoring
CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES HEADQUARTERS A research group led by Prof. DU Xuemin from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a “smart” contact lens that can show real-time changes in moisture and pressure by altering colors. The “smart” contact lens can potentially be used for point-of-care...
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UCLA researchers discover new compound that promotes lung health
Molecule helps maintain a balance between stem cells and mature airway cells UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES HEALTH SCIENCES A molecule identified by UCLA researchers helps maintain a healthy balance of cells in airway and lung tissue. If the compound, so far only studied in isolated human and mouse cells, has the same effect...
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UArizona Health Sciences researchers uncover potential new therapy for concussion-related headaches
Researchers at the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine — Tucson have teamed with scientists at two other institutions to identify the cause of post-brain injury headaches and uncover a potential new therapy for millions of patients UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES TUCSON, Ariz. – As she jumped to head a soccer ball during her...
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Is it Possible to Slow or Even Reverse the Process of Aging?
There are many ongoing discussions about the possibility to reduce the effects of biological aging, or even eliminating/reversing it completely. Here, the video presented below briefly summarizes the main concepts and research trends in the field of aging, and provides interesting commentaries from two world-wide recognized scientists, professor David Sinclair and assistant professor David Gold....
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Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes
An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data, and discover groups of disease-related genes. This has been shown by a new study led by researchers at Linköping University. The scientists hope that the method can eventually be applied within precision medicine and individualised treatment. It’s common when using social...