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Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
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OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times

Tim Friede's self-experimentation may be a breakthrough for universal antivenom development.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times

Tim Friede's self-experimentation may be a breakthrough for universal antivenom development.
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fromNature
1 month ago

RIFINs displayed on malaria-infected erythrocytes bind KIR2DL1 and KIR2DS1 - Nature

Understanding the interactions between RIFIN proteins and immune receptors is crucial for developing strategies to combat malaria, particularly in regions heavily affected by the disease.
Coronavirus
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
1 month ago

"Gasping": Scientists Make Breakthrough Toward Full Cure for HIV

Scientists have made significant progress in making the HIV virus visible, potentially paving the way for a cure.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Immune cell 'spies' give the brain information about the gut

Specialized immune cells in mice influence food pursuit behaviors by relaying information to the brain from the gut and fat tissue.
Cancer
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Radiation-induced amphiregulin drives tumour metastasis

Radiotherapy may inadvertently promote metastasis through amphiregulin expression, suggesting a complex role of radiation in cancer progression.
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Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inverse vaccines': the promise of a holy grail' treatment for autoimmune diseases

Inverse vaccines represent a revolutionary approach to treating autoimmune diseases by specifically targeting rogue components of the immune system.
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Inverse vaccines': the promise of a holy grail' treatment for autoimmune diseases

Inverse vaccines represent a revolutionary approach to treating autoimmune diseases by specifically targeting rogue components of the immune system.
more#medical-research
#biotechnology
Coronavirus
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.
Coronavirus
fromCornell Chronicle
4 months ago

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.
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Alternative medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Blood of man who's had 200 snake bites helps make a potent antivenom

A new antivenom developed from snakebite survivor's antibodies shows promise against multiple snake venoms.
Ethical concerns arise from the source of antibodies in the antivenom development process.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Immune-system strategy used to treat cancer may help with Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Inhibiting TIM-3 in mice enhances microglial activity against Alzheimer's plaques, potentially restoring memory function.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Harvard Scientist's Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump's Cuts

The Trump administration's freeze on research funding critically impacts Harvard's tuberculosis research, signaling threats to scientific inquiry at elite universities.
fromNature
4 months ago

Regulated somatic hypermutation enhances antibody affinity maturation - Nature

"Current understanding suggests that somatic hypermutation (SHM) continues at a constant rate per division, so that the highest-affinity B cells accumulate more mutations than their lower affinity counterparts."
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OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

Cancer cells can transfer defective mitochondria to immune cells, leading to immune evasion.
Research reveals the previously unknown migration of mitochondria in human cells.
Coronavirus
fromNature
5 months ago

Author Correction: HIV-1 Env trimers asymmetrically engage CD4 receptors in membranes - Nature

The research showcases collaboration across departments to study microbial pathogenesis and its role in diseases such as AIDS and cancer.
Cancer
fromNature
4 months ago

VDAC2 loss elicits tumour destruction and inflammation for cancer therapy - Nature

Genetically engineered mice were essential for studying immune responses in cancer research under ethical guidelines.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

Cancer cells 'poison' the immune system with tainted mitochondria

Cancer cells can transfer defective mitochondria to immune cells, leading to immune evasion.
Research reveals the previously unknown migration of mitochondria in human cells.
Coronavirus
fromNature
5 months ago

Author Correction: HIV-1 Env trimers asymmetrically engage CD4 receptors in membranes - Nature

The research showcases collaboration across departments to study microbial pathogenesis and its role in diseases such as AIDS and cancer.
Cancer
fromNature
4 months ago

VDAC2 loss elicits tumour destruction and inflammation for cancer therapy - Nature

Genetically engineered mice were essential for studying immune responses in cancer research under ethical guidelines.
more#cancer-research
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Can Adults Develop Seasonal Allergies? Symptoms and Treatments, Explained

The onset of seasonal allergies in adults is becoming common, with symptoms often mistaken for colds. They can develop at any age, especially in the 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Mental health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations

Post-vaccination syndrome may affect some people, causing several adverse effects like fatigue and brain fog.
Research indicates potential biological changes linked to post-vaccination syndrome, warranting further investigation.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

AbbVie (ABBV) Earnings Live: Why The Stock Is Up Big Today

AbbVie's fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations, highlighting strong performance in immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq, with projected combined sales of $31 billion by 2029.
Business
OMG science
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Stanford researchers' flu vaccine breakthrough could help US fight bird flu

Stanford researchers have created a stronger flu vaccine that aims to protect against multiple strains, potentially including bird flu, using a novel molecular approach.
fromMedCity News
11 months ago

Biotech Financing Roundup: Jade Bio's Launch, Brenig's Debut, Confo's Cash & More - MedCity News

Abiologics uses AI to design biologic drugs with non-standard amino acids for immunology and cancer, backed by $50 million from Flagship Pioneering.
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