IgE protein may protect against skin cancer
The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings...
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New 3D ‘nanoscope’ facilitates improved brain imaging for Alzheimer’s research
Scientists in the U.S. have developed a powerful imaging tool to more accurately reproduce visuals of the brain and investigate mechanisms that precede Alzheimer’s symptoms.
Brain changes responsible for the appetite effects of cannabis identified
New research on how cannabis use alters eating behaviour could lead to treatments for appetite loss in chronic illness...
Hunger hormones offer promising avenue for addiction treatment
Hormones that signal the body's state of hunger and fullness could be the key to new treatments for drug and alcohol addiction...
Urine tests are important in diagnosing myeloma
It may be better to examine the urine and the blood of patients suspected of tumours of the plasma cells...
Key role of PI3Ky in Chagas disease described
The expression of PI3Ky increases during infection by T.cruzi, providing an essential response controlling the parasite and avoiding inflammation...
SPECT Imaging technique illuminates immune status of monkeys with HIV-like virus
Approach could improve understanding of immune system recovery in people treated for HIV infection...
pGENMi predicts genomic features associated with drug responses
A new system, pGENMi, could predict genomic features associated with drug responses, by identifying differences in gene expression...
New target for chronic inflammation in colorectal cancer
IGF-1 activated by p38 may be a therapeutic target
Malaria vaccine targets PMIF
A new malaria vaccine targets the protein PMIF, which is crucial in the life cycle of malaria parasites...
Study identifies potential therapy for a common cause of dementia
Early-stage research has uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people...
Epidemiologists highlight a link between Alzheimer’s and herpes
A new commentary by epidemiologists supports the viability of a potential way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
Discovery of statistical method identifies cancer predisposition
New statistical method, ALFRED, could identify predisposition for cancers by using cancer genome data sets to identify risk variants.
Injected VEGF-C could prevent heart failure
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) could aid the repair and recovery of hearts after a heart attack, by enabling immune cells to clear dead and dying cells...
3D map of CVD genetic interactions could aid future treatments
A 3D map of genetic interactions in CVD could aid researchers investigating future treatments for heat attacks, heart failure and heart rhythm disorders.