Researchers have identified a key protein that is involved in the long-term success of immunotherapy for patients with blood cancers. Continue reading Putting the Pedal to the Metal: Improving CAR-T Cell Therapy
Researchers have uncovered a genetic variant that is associated with childhood leukemia disparities in Hispanic-Americans. Continue reading Scientists discover genetic factor underlying childhood cancer risk in Hispanic-Americans
by Ya’el Courtneyfigures by Gracyn Mose COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has killed over 1 million Americans from 2020 to 2024. This number is startling, especially considering that the harm of COVID-19 extends beyond loss of life and even beyond the symptoms of acute infection. While most people recover fully from SARS-CoV-2 infection within a week or two, in February 2024, 6.8% … Continue reading Long COVID: The latest in a series of unexplained post-acute infectious syndromes?
Ever wondered about the connection between your brain, your need to scratch an itch, and the bacteria that grows on you and makes you sick? Harvard Immunologist Isaac Chiu and his lab are coming to Trident Booksellers and Café, this Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM. Chat with them about how your brain talks to your immune system, responds to the bacteria in your body, … Continue reading Neuroinflammation, Itch, & Pain – A FREE EVENT – March 12 – Science by the Pint
In a new study, researchers have narrowed in on the biological reason that women have higher rates of autoimmune disease than men: a certain molecule found only in cells with more than one X chromosome. Continue reading Researchers uncover possible cause for higher frequency of autoimmune diseases in women
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease. Continue reading Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
by Gizem Terzioglufigures by MJ Park Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and despite years of research efforts, there is still no cure. However, recent studies have highlighted the crucial roles of microglia, the resident immune cells of our brain, in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But the question remains: do microglia defend our brain against … Continue reading Are microglia the hero or the villain in Alzheimer’s disease?
by Carlos Moralesfigures by Shreya Mantri Our cells perform extraordinary functions using information stored in their genetic material, known as DNA. Changes in DNA, known as mutations, can make cells behave erratically, which may lead to cancer. But how does cancer begin? A new model proposes that RNA — the molecular link between DNA and proteins — is at the heart of this phenomenon. How … Continue reading RNA plays a newly discovered role in the development of cancer
by Abby Knecht Continue reading What is….the human microbiome?
by Courtney Whildenfigures by Arianna Lord Imagine this: it’s the peak of winter, and you wake up not feeling well. You touch your face, it feels warm, and your thermometer tells you that you have a fever. As the day goes on, you don’t have much of an appetite, you’re exhausted, and you crave the warmth of a blanket and a cup of hot tea. … Continue reading How does your brain make you feel sick?