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June 29, 2021
Cell-based immunotherapy shows promise against melanoma
Effective against blood cancers, natural killer cells also may be effective against solid tumors.
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June 28, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine generates immune structures critical for lasting immunity
Vaccines likely induce strong, persistent immunity to COVID-19.
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June 24, 2021
Virus that causes COVID-19 can find alternate route to infect cells
COVID-19 drugs, vaccines still effective against mutating virus.
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June 23, 2021
New snack foods nurture healthy gut microbiome
Microbiome-modifying foods designed with specific combinations of plant fibers.
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June 21, 2021
Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the disease
International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.
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June 21, 2021
Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia
Brain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.
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June 21, 2021
COVID-19 dual-antibody therapies effective against variants in animal study
Combination therapies appear to prevent emergence of drug resistance.
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June 16, 2021
Ravichandran named BJC investigator
World-renowned immunologist studies how body clears itself of dying cells.
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June 16, 2021
Immune system protein may defend against deadly intestinal disease in babies
Findings may lead to new therapies for necrotizing enterocolitis.
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June 15, 2021
What makes us sneeze?
Molecules, nerve cells in brain trigger sneezes; understanding may point to ways to quell spread of infectious viruses.
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June 15, 2021
4 physician-scientists named Dean’s Scholars
Program supports doctors who want to conduct basic science research.
Medical Campus & Community
June 11, 2021
Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
Provides insight into how people decide whether they want to know what future holds.
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June 10, 2021
Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer
Some but not all radiation therapy can be safely reduced in medulloblastoma.
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June 8, 2021
Payne elected fellow of international informatics academy
Informatics specialist recognized for contributions to field.
National Leaders
June 7, 2021
Global travelers pick up numerous genes that promote microbial resistance
Such genes have potential to spread when travelers return home.
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June 4, 2021
Newly approved drug effective against lung cancer caused by genetic mutation
Targeted therapy shrank tumors, shows promise in improving survival.
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June 3, 2021
Studies reveal skull as unexpected source of brain immunity
Immune cells from skull bone marrow guard the brain, spinal cord.
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June 2, 2021
Tiny implant cures diabetes in mice without triggering immune response
Nanofiber device allows insulin to be released while defending against immune cells.
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June 2, 2021
Synthetic data mimics real health-care data without patient-privacy concerns
Such data now available to university researchers, could help speed research.
Medical Campus & Community
May 26, 2021
Brain tumors caused by normal neuron activity in mice predisposed to such tumors
Light triggers formation, feeds growth of optic nerve tumors.
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May 25, 2021
For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19
New clues on why more men than women develop severe disease.
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May 24, 2021
Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime.
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May 20, 2021
Cheng honored for work to advance pain relief without adverse effects
Anesthesiologist receives award from International Anesthesia Research Society.
National Leaders
May 19, 2021
Scientists discover rare genetic condition that attacks kids’ immune systems
Disease can cause frequent infections, enlarged organs, death.
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