Specific criteria needed for different types of myeloma
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 8, 2019) - When our plasma cells start producing a ...
Tag: Biology
Identifying a key player in gut defense development
Joint press release by Hokkaido University and Keio UniversityCredit: Kimura S. et al., Journal of Experimental Medicine, March 15, 2019 ...
Using artificial intelligence to understand collective behavior
A machine learning model can reproduce the swarming behaviour of locusts -- collaborative research project between the Universities of Konstanz ...
Scientists compared ways of drug delivery to malignant tumors
A team of biologists from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University and Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod) analyzed available methods of ...
Discovery of a restriction factor for hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B is a viral liver infection that can lead to acute or chronic conditions. Although there is a vaccine ...
Banned pesticides in Europe’s rivers
Credit: Jonathan Panduro Findalen/Greenpeace Tests of Europe's rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides - including 24 that ...
9 projects supported by Russian Science Foundation
Each will receive 4 to 6 million rubles of funding per year Nine projects of Ural Federal University (UrFU) researchers ...
Immune cells fighting blood cancer visualized for the first time
When cancer escapes the immune system, our defenses are rendered powerless and are unable to fight against the disease. Chimeric ...
From spinal cord injury to recovery
An essential role for neuronal feedback from below the site of injury Spinal cord injury disconnects communication between the brain ...
Study shows dogs can accurately sniff out cancer in blood
Canine cancer detection could lead to new noninvasive, inexpensive ways to detect cancerCredit: BioScentDx Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2019) - ...
Antioxidants protect cells from harmful water contaminant
Findings could lead to treatment that reduces health risks from exposure to hexavalent chromium Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2019) - ...
Performance-enhancing drugs may increase risk of teen cocaine abuse, impair fertility
Exposure to anabolic steroids increased psychoactive effects of cocaine in rat study Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2019)--Performance-enhancing steroid use could ...
Slug glue reveals clues for making better medical adhesives
Findings could lead to suture alternatives that are flexible and strongCredit: Rebecca Falconer, Ithaca College Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2019) ...
When the extreme becomes the norm for Arctic animals
Svalbard reindeer adapt to dramatic climate change in a way that may foreshadow the future for other arctic speciesCredit: Erik ...
Immune cells key to predicting cancer outcomes, research suggests
Scientists have identified key changes in immune cells within cancerous tumours that could help improve the development of treatments. The ...
CIFAR announces new research programs and AI Chairs
New portfolio takes risks, convenes extraordinary minds to address science and humanity's most important questions Top scientists and scholars from ...
Scientists find new therapy target for drug-induced liver failure
Higher thrombospondin-1 levels aid liver recovery after acetaminophen overdose in miceCredit: Matthew McMillin Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - Acetaminophen ...
Experimental drug shows promise for opioid withdrawal symptoms
In rats, rapastinel reverses signs of withdrawal with no side effects Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - While medicines are ...
Common food additive may weaken defenses against influenza
Study finds tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) impairs immune system, may make flu shot less effective Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - Research ...
Blocking opioid receptors could reduce hormone-therapy-fueled increases in sugar intake
Findings of rat study suggest the opioid system is responsible for hormone treatment's effect on sugar consumption Orlando, Fla. (April ...
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