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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,...

Oct 22 2020

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Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection

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New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for patients. Currently, Parkinson’s disease is...

Oct 15 2020

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Nerves that sense touch may play role in autism

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Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations,...

Oct 14 2020

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New insight on mole growth could aid development of skin cancer treatments

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Moles stop growing when they reach a certain size due to normal interactions between cells, despite having cancer-associated gene mutations, says a new study.

Oct 14 2020

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Technique to recover lost single-cell RNA-sequencing information

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Researchers have greatly boosted the amount of information that can be obtained using Seq-Well, a technique for rapidly sequencing RNA from single cells. This advance should enable scientists to learn...

Oct 14 2020

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Bacterial toxin with healing effect

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A bacterial toxin promoting tissue healing has been discovered. The compound, found in Staphylococcus aureus, does not just damage cells, but also stimulates tissue regeneration.