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Immune cells move more independently than we thought

03 October, 2023

Immune cells do not just passively follow chemical cues in order to reach their target. In fact, they are capable of navigating complex environments in a self-organised manner.


Bacteria can cause — or prevent — wheezing in young children

02 October, 2023

Combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children — but those with more mature gut microbiota are less likely to develop the condition.


Disrupted link between memory and appetite explains obesity

27 September, 2023

Individuals who are obese have impaired connections between the dorsolateral hippocampus (dlHPC) and the lateral hypothalamus (LH).


T cells in the brain slow progression of Alzheimer's

20 September, 2023

Scientists have found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer's disease.


Genetic evidence shows that smoking causes us to age faster

13 September, 2023

A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.


Brain protein deficiency promotes compulsive behaviour

12 September, 2023

The absence of two proteins in mice, Intersectin1 and Intersectin2, leads to disrupted neural signalling and compulsive repetitive behaviour.


Reduced grey matter in frontal lobes linked to teenage smoking

06 September, 2023

Levels of grey matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction.


Inflammation slows malaria parasite growth in the body

04 September, 2023

Inflammation in the body can slow down the development of malaria parasites in the bloodstream, which may prevent or limit severe disease.


RSV vaccine remains effective against distinct viral variants

28 August, 2023 by Lauren Davis

GSK's Arexvy vaccine for RSV can remain effective against a range of variants and produces strong antibody responses against distinct viral strains.


New antibiotic sourced from 'microbial dark matter'

25 August, 2023

A powerful new antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable of combating harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant 'superbugs'.


Simple fragrance release boosts memory in elders

24 August, 2023

Neuroscientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have found that releasing aromas into the bedrooms of sleeping elders helps to increase cognitive capacity.


Hookworms could offer protection from severe COVID

21 August, 2023

Mice infected with hookworm were less likely to develop severe COVID symptoms and recovered from the infection much more quickly than their counterparts.


RNA therapy activates dendritic cells to combat melanoma

15 August, 2023

The RNA-based strategy activated dendritic cells that eradicated tumours and prevented their recurrence in mouse models of melanoma.


Vaccine candidate offers hope against EBV-associated diseases

11 August, 2023

The new vaccine candidate offers a breakthrough approach that combines two powerful arms of the immune system to target Epstein–Barr virus in both acute and latent infection.


Probiotics could slow age-related cognitive decline

08 August, 2023

US researchers have suggested that taking a probiotic could help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany aging.


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