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Scientists Uncover the Cellular Functions of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases.
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Common Antibiotic Shows Promise in the Treatment of Respiratory Viral Infections
Yale researchers say that nasal application of neomycin shows promise in the prevention and treatment of respiratory viral infections.
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Rice Bran Nanoparticles Show Promise as Anti-Cancer Agent
Plant-derived nanoparticles, including those from rice bran, could be used as alternatives to traditional cancer treatments.
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Study Investigates How Aspirin Helps To Prevent Colorectal Cancer Development
A new study has found that aspirin may help to prevent the development and progression of colorectal cancer by boosting certain aspects of the body’s immune response against cancer cells.
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Fibrin Immunotherapy’s Potential for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries come with an amplified risk for developing dementia, but a new therapeutic target and a potential immunotherapy have been identified.
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Cell Therapy Treatment Effectively Treats Immune-Compromised Children
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers found that intravenous therapies made from virus-specific T-cells (VST) can effectively treat immunocompromised pediatric patients, far surpassing the current standard of care.
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Siblings' Rare Genetic Mutation Offers Clues for Type 1 Diabetes Therapy
Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes.
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Mobilizing Microglia in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Recently approved Alzheimer's drugs work by tagging amyloid plaques for clearance by the brain's microglia. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers are developing an alternative approach, using a homemade antibody to directly mobilize microglia.
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Immunotherapy After Kidney Cancer Surgery Improves Overall Survival
For the first time in fifty years, results from a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial have shown an overall survival benefit from an adjuvant therapy in patients with kidney cancer.
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