Researchers discover killer T cells that target and eradicate cancers
As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2023
First-ever spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study identified the type of neuron that is activated by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up, walk and rebuild muscles.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2023
Researchers find connection between diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers and dementia
A new twin study suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2023
Remarkable protein identifies Alzheimer's disease before symptoms emerge
A large study from Lund University has shown that people with Alzheimer's disease can now be identified before they experience any symptoms.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2023
Groundbreaking new drug treats cataracts -- avoiding the need for surgery
A revolutionary new treatment for cataracts has shown extremely positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope that the condition.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2023
Dishwashers can be very bad for your gut health, research finds
Residue from rinse agents in dishwashers damage the natural protective layer in the gut and can contribute to the onset of chronic diseases.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 14, 2023
Doing this one activity is critical to healthy ageing and avoiding cognitive decline
Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Researchers discover the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that the disease’s debilitating symptoms may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
MicroRNA can regrow 90% of lost hair, new research finds
Researchers from North Carolina State University have identified a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Scientists discover protein that can reverse muscle aging
Skeletal muscle is a regenerative organ that comprises 45% of body mass and enables skeletal movements while also regulating metabolism.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Breakthrough cancer vaccine simultaneously kills and prevents brain cancer
Investigators have developed a new cell therapy approach to eliminate established tumors and induce long-term immunity to prevent cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Groundbreaking robotic microsurgeon reveals how embryos grow
Understanding the biology behind an embryo’s development is crucial not only from a basic science perspective, but also from a medical one.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2023
Lab-grown retinal eye cells can treat blindness
Retinal cells grown from stem cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders according to researchers at U of W.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2023
Researchers discover vital new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
Many laboratories, including our own, have detected different forms of LPS within neurons of the Alzheimer’s disease-affected human brain.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2023
Silver-bullet antibody kills all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
Scientists have been searching for an antibody that would be broadly neutralizing — able to fight off any viral variant that might emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2023
Breakthrough protein acts as a multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria
In a CRISPR first, recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
You can train your brain to hear better, study finds
People who lose the thread of a conversation during a noisy cocktail party might be dealing with problems detecting rapid changes in sound.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
Researchers develop pill to prevent type 1 diabetes
The oral medication treats diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the inflammatory effects of the disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
Sugar substitutes can affect the human body in surprising ways
Non-nutritive sweeteners – also known as artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without the calories.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2023
First of its kind study identifies how humans lost their body hair
Humans appear to have the genes for a full coat of body hair, but evolution has disabled them, scientists at University of Utah report.
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