New drug targets key mechanism in ALS, protects motor neurons
A new pharmacological inhibitor can intervene in a central cell death mechanism that is responsible for the death of motor neurons and hence important for the progression of the motor…
Nanofiber-coated cotton bandages fight infection and help wounds to heal more quickly
Cornell University researchers have identified a new way to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a botanical compound to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages that fight infection and help wounds…
Immune cells in overdrive: Study finds unbalanced response worsens lung infections
CD4+ T cells have been highlighted in the scientific literature for the important role they play in the immune response to lung infections.
Enzyme released by immune cells may play role in depression
Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that immune cells called monocytes, derived in the bone marrow and released into the bloodstream, can be drawn during stress into…
Targeting gene-fibroblast interaction offers hope for treatment-resistant colon cancer
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 2, entitled, "PROX1 interaction with α-SMA-rich…
Hope for relapsed myeloma: Preclinical and clinical evidence for ruxolitinib’s efficacy
A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on February 5, 2024, entitled, "Preclinical and clinical evaluation of the Janus Kinase inhibitor ruxolitinib in multiple myeloma."
Ultra-processed foods raise harmful chemical levels in pregnant women
If you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, according to research published last month in the journal Environmental…
Flat positioning may give stroke patients an edge before surgery
Positioning patients with large vessel ischemic (clot-caused) stroke with their heads flat (0-degrees) before surgery to remove the blood clot resulted in significant improvements in neurological function, compared to patients…
NCCN publishes first-ever treatment recommendations pertaining to neuroblastoma
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)-;an alliance of leading cancer centers-;today published its first ever set of treatment recommendations pertaining to neuroblastoma.
New immunotherapy borrows cancer’s tricks to unleash powerful T cells
Immunotherapies using engineered T cells have ushered in a new era in cancer treatment, but they have their limits. They may cause side effects or stop working, and they do…