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Building Better Antibodies and Curbing Autoimmune Diseases
Four new studies reveal details about how B cells in the immune system churn out antibodies that become increasingly potent and specific after we’re vaccinated or exposed to an infection.
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Novel Method Allows Simultaneous Fluorescent Labelling of Many Proteins
Observing proteins precisely within cells is extremely important for many branches of research but has been a significant technical challenge. A research group has now overcome this hurdle: With a novel method.
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Correlation Between Menstrual Cycle and Lunar Phases Identified
Though often dismissed as a notion unsupported by science, a study from researchers at the University of Lyon has revealed a small yet significant correlation between the length of the menstrual cycle and lunar phases.
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Research on Older Adults With Cancer Is Lacking, Study Suggests
As the population of survivors of cancer 65 and older will likely double in size during the next two decades, the review reveals an urgent need for research to address biases impacting cancer outcomes in older people.
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Improving Metabolic Health Before Vaccination Helps Protect Against Influenza
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have shown that improving metabolic health in obese mice before vaccination, but not after, protects against influenza virus.
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Urine Test Detects High-Grade Prostate Cancer
A novel urine-based test that measures 18 markers can accurately detect high-grade prostate cancer, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
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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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New Plastic Coating Discovery Gives Greater Functionality to 3D Printing
Scientists and engineers have developed a new coating for plastic particles that are used in 3D printing, which significantly increases their functionality and opens up new possibilities for commercial application.
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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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