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Biodegradable Gel Improves the Immune System’s Ability To Attack Cancer
A new biodegradable gel, tested in mice, releases drugs and antibodies that deplete macrophages from the surgical site once a tumor is removed and activate T cells so they can attack the cancer.
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Microfluidic Platform Models Critical Cellular Features of Hepatitis C Immunity
By combining microfluidics with liver organoids, a team has been able to model the immune response to hepatitis C infection, potentially opening doors to vaccine discovery for the disease.
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9 Out of 10 Depressed Twitter Users Spotted by AI Bot
A newly developed algorithm can spot depression in Twitter users with 88.39 percent accuracy.
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“Cleansing” the Blood of Chemotherapy To Reduce Side Effects
A research team has developed a device to remove excess chemotherapeutic drugs from circulation after cancer treatment.
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Mutations in Noncoding DNA Protect the Brain From ALS
A mutation in a noncoding DNA gene that affects the brain's immune cells can protect the brain from inflammation, a characteristic symptom of ALS.
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Licorice-Derived Substance May Possess Anticancer Properties
Licorice may play a role in preventing or treating certain types of cancer, according to research published in Pharmacological Research.
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Alpha Brain Waves Predict Post-Op Pain
Patients who are most likely to suffer severe pain following an operation can be reliably identified using a new technique developed at the University of Birmingham.
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People Can Recover and Thrive After Mental Illness
A survey of 25,000 Canadian participants has indicated that people are able to thrive after a history of mental illness, including depression, anxiety and substance use disorder.
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Rain Prompts Plants To Activate Their Immune Systems
A recent study revealed that when plants are exposed to rain, hair-like structures on the leaf surface recognize this rain as a risk factor for causing disease and activate their immune system to prevent infections.
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“Secret Doors” on Human Proteins Could Open Up New Drug Opportunities
The number of potential therapeutic targets on the surfaces of human proteins is much greater than previously thought, according to the findings of a new study in the journal Nature.
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