Liquid biopsies could be used as an early marker of immunotherapy response, study finds
Liquid biopsies are blood tests that can serially measure circulating tumor DNA (cell-free DNA that is shed into the bloodstream by dying cancer cells).
Bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer
A new, bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found.
Goalkeepers’ brains process multisensory information differently than other soccer players
In the game of soccer (association football), goalkeepers have a unique role. To do the job well, they must be ready to make split-second decisions based on incomplete information to…
Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon
Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic…
Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer
In the latest research published in Science Immunology, experts delve into the gene expression patterns of distinct intraepithelial lymphocyte populations in various gastrointestinal tract regions. Key findings reveal the roles…
COVID-19 heightens risk of autoimmune disorders
SARS-CoV-2 infection may elevate risk for certain autoimmune disorders, suggests study. Regular post-COVID monitoring needed to detect and manage potential autoimmune consequences.
1918 flu’s true victims were not the fittest, but the most stressed
Analyzing remains of 1918 influenza pandemic victims, researchers from McMaster University and the University of Colorado Boulder found that the flu's most susceptible victims showed signs of prior environmental, nutritional,…
Childhood verbal abuse: Overlooked harm echoing across age groups
Researchers from a study in the journal "Child Abuse & Neglect" systematically reviewed evidence on childhood verbal abuse, advocating for its clear definition and recognition as a distinct form of…
Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet?
Researchers using the UK Biobank identified genetic markers linked to strict vegetarianism, revealing potential connections between vegetarianism, lipid metabolism, and brain activity. The study highlighted genes, particularly those active in…
Amsterdam’s H-TEAM initiative on track to eradicate HIV with groundbreaking city-centered approach
Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative has achieved a significant reduction in HIV infections from 2010 to 2022 using a city-centered approach. By combining treatments, including testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and stakeholder collaboration, the…