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Clinical trial data published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) demonstrates stimulating the vagus nerve with an implantable bioelectronic device significantly improved measures of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Two novel genes were associated with methamphetamine sensitivity and anxiety-like behavior.

Auspherix has announces that it has expanded its Scientific Advisory Board with the appointment of highly experienced clinician, Professor William Hope.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have confirmed that a benign bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis can completely block transmission of Zika virus in Aedes aegypti, the mosquito species responsible for passing the virus to humans.

Cancer Research UK and the US government’s National Cancer Institute have announced that two teams will work together to radically accelerate progress against cancer, in one of the first international collaborations inspired by US Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot.

Preclinical study from Penn shows that engineered T cells can selectively target the antibody-producing cells that cause autoimmune disease.

An international group of scientists from US, Canada, Germany and Russia has revealed a substance produced in humans that can suppress the pro-inflammatory activity of macrophages – specific cells of immune system.

Tracking PCT – a biomarker for bacterial infections – over time provides strong indication of likely mortality, enabling physicians to personalize care for high-risk patients.

The Greater Paris University Hospitals, AP-HP and IntegraGen have announced the signature of an agreement to develop a high-throughput sequencing platform (exome and whole genome) to be utilized for research projects and clinical research initiatives.

Chemist develops tech to save lives in rural Africa.