Natural killer cells aid in breast cancer metastasis, reports study
July 2020  |  Science News
Researchers found breast cancer cells reprogrammed natural killer T cells, altering gene expression and receptor expression so they help cancerous metastases spread.
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Immune Cell Shifts in Aging Mice Reverse Age-Related Decline
July 2020  |  Science News
Scientists say approaches to restore ATE distribution using adoptive transfer of eosinophils from young mice into aged recipients proved sufficient to dampen age-related local and systemic low-grade inflammation.
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Microbiome-based Diagnostic Tool Can Detect Liver Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Stool Samples
July 2020  |  Science News
Researchers discovered a universal, non-invasive test for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis based on a microbiome signature' of the disease.
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Six molecular targets for COVID-19 identified by researchers
June 2020  |  Science News
Researchers found that TNF, granzyme B, HSP70, interleukin-18, interferon-gamma-inducible protein 10 and elastase 2 were uniquely elevated in COVID-19 ICU patients.
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Atomic Structure of Alzheimer’s Amyloid Protein Reveals New Toxicity Mechanism
June 2020  |  Science News
Aβ(1-42) tetramer and octamer structures reveal edge conductivity pores as a mechanism for membrane damage.
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Study Gives Insights Into How Human Fat Cells Are Affected by Age
June 2020  |  Science News
Scientist explain why adipose tissue becomes less effective and how lipolysis declines with age.
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Using RNA to Predict Acute Ischemic Strokes
June 2020  |  Science News
CircRNA is studied to be helpful in detection of Ischemic Strokes. They are thought to act as regulating “sponges” for other RNA groups like microRNAs.
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Reducing Sugar Uptake Increased Cancer Cells’ Sensitivity to Chemotherapy
June 2020  |  Science News
Researchers studied acute myeloid leukemia as a distinct glucose metabolic signature was recently described showing that enhanced glycolysis correlates with decreased sensitivity for chemotherapy and poor prognosis. Scientists have successfully increased cancer cells’ sensitivity to chemotherapy by preventing sugar uptake.
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Vaccine adjuvant provides long-lasting protection against HIV in monkeys
June 2020  |  Science News
Researchers say that they have developed a new vaccine adjuvant that helps to induce long-lasting immunity against HIV in rhesus monkeys by promoting a sustained antibody response.
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Study Finds Two Genetic Variants Associated With COVID-19 Susceptibility
June 2020  |  Science News
Research groups are exploring the potential role that both genetics and blood group may play in COVID-19 susceptibility.
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