Pitt research reveals how immune cells help tumors escape body’s defenses
PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2019 - New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center sheds light on how...
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Scientists confirm first report of egg parasitoid in Africa to fight fall armyworm
Credit: CABI A group of scientists have confirmed the first report of an egg parasitoid Telenomus remus in Africa which could prove an important biological...
Mental health stigma, fueled by religious belief, may prevent latinos from seeking help
Credit: Rutgers University Religious and cultural beliefs may discourage many Latinos in the United States from seeking treatment for depression and other mental health disorders,...
NASA finds wind shear tearing apart Subtropical Cyclone Joaninha
Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Visible imagery from NASA's Terra satellite revealed that strong wind shear was adversely affecting Subtropical Cyclone Joaninha in the Southern Indian Ocean....
Intestinal bacteria can be used to predict occurrence of colorectal cancer
By identifying signature of 16 disease-related microbial species, this international study with Brazilian participation may contribute to develop predictive tests valid for populations with different...
A cellular protein as a ‘gas pump attendant’ of cancer development
Credit: Graphic: Research Group Wolf The cells which make up our body vary significantly. A liver cell does not look like a muscle cell and...
Novel strategy fights back bacterial antibiotic resistance
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine A new strategy to combat antibiotic resistance has emerged from a study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine....