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Dec 11 2020

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A gene from ancient bacteria helps ticks spread Lyme disease

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One reason ticks spread Lyme disease so well goes back to a unique evolutionary event. Researchers discovered that an antibacterial enzyme in ticks, Dae2, protects them from bacteria found on...

Dec 02 2020

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T-ray technology reveals what’s getting under your skin

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A new method for analyzing the structure of skin using a type of radiation known as T-rays could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as eczema,...

Dec 02 2020

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Why long-suffering hosts grow a thick skin

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Occasionally, following a transplant procedure, the donor’s immune cells recognize the recipient’s tissues as foreign and trigger a multisystem disorder called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Occurring commonly after bone marrow or...

Dec 01 2020

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Simulations open a new way to reverse cell aging

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Research findings provide insight into the complex mechanism of cellular senescence and present a potential therapeutic strategy for reducing age-related diseases associated with the accumulation of senescent cells.

Nov 20 2020

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Stem cell transplantation: Undesirable rejection mechanism identified

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In the treatment of leukemia, stem cell transplantation subsequent to chemotherapy and radiation can often engender severe adverse inflammatory reactions – especially in the skin or in the gut, since...

Nov 17 2020

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Elastic-free face masks can help some with allergies stay safe during COVID-19, expert says

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An immunologist is recommending that individuals with contact dermatitis choose facial masks made without elastic or rubber that allow them to stay safe in the midst of COVID-19 while avoiding...

Nov 10 2020

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90% accuracy in detecting melanoma: New non-invasive method

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A team of researchers proposed a non-invasive method for detection of melanoma. A patented computer-aided diagnostic system developed by scientists proved to be more than 90% accurate in detecting malignancy...

Nov 03 2020

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Malaria test as simple as a bandage

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A test for malaria looks like a bandage, but can diagnose the disease in minutes without the need for medical expertise or specialized equipment.

Nov 01 2020

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How allergens trigger itching: Finding points to new targets for allergy drug development

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A key step in the immune system’s response to allergens has been uncovered. Researchers have shown that a neuropeptide called Substance P is released by certain neurons in the skin...

Oct 28 2020

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Langerhans cells are up to the job, they just need a chance

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Researchers found that Langerhans cells (LCs) play a crucial role in mucocutaneous acute guest-versus-host disease (aGVHD). Their experiments in mice showed that when the LCs of a recipient were depleted,...