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Protein kinases may offer a solution to treat HIV patients with immunodeficiency

A new study indicates that protein kinases, which initiate the process that erodes the body’s immunity, significantly contribute to the immunodeficiency in HIV patients. Drugs that block these protein kinases may offer a solution to treating HIV patients whose immunity is not restored by antiretroviral therapy.

2 Mar 2021

Researchers identify gene variant associated with childhood asthma

Researchers at Henry Ford Health System, as part of a national asthma collaborative, have identified a gene variant associated with childhood asthma that underscores the importance of including diverse patient populations in research studies.

1 Mar 2021

Increased levels of OAS1 protein may reduce the severity of COVID-19

Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital have discovered that increased levels of the protein OAS1 are associated with reduced mortality and less severe disease requiring ventilation among patients with COVID-19.

1 Mar 2021

Study shows how antibodies fight Zika virus

Zika outbreaks are still having lasting effects on children whose mothers were infected with the Zika virus during their pregnancy.

26 Feb 2021

Study: Role of natural mosquito behavior on malaria transmission

Everyone knows 2 + 2 = 4, but what about mosquitoes plus malaria? Lauren Childs, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech, says there's an equation for that too.

25 Feb 2021

Microfluidic chip and AI-based microscope help measure hemoglobin levels

Blood count is a test that is often performed to determine the health of patients and generally involves an estimation of the concentration of hemoglobin.

24 Feb 2021

Sufficient rest during holidays restores functions associated with DNA regulation

According to a recent study, sufficient rest during vacation time restored functions linked to DNA regulation in shift workers deprived of sleep.

23 Feb 2021

Study reveals link between group of metabolites in blood and satiety perception

Results of the European study SATIN (SATiety INnovation) reveal a relation between certain metabolites in the blood and the satiety perceived after consuming food.

23 Feb 2021

How is climate change affecting the allergy season?

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor William Anderegg about his latest research into climate change and how it is affecting the allergy season.

From The University of Utah 23 Feb 2021

Epigenetic therapy can boost the ability of immune killer T-cells to destroy cancer cells

Developing “super soldiers” of particular white blood cells to promote an anti-tumor reaction has been demonstrated in a series of well-designed experiments.

23 Feb 2021

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

The gut microbiome is considered an essential part of the body, but its significance in the human aging process is still vague.

22 Feb 2021

First-in-human clinical trial to test safety, efficacy of gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have launched a first-in-human Phase I clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a gene therapy to deliver a key protein into the brains of persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that often precedes full-blown dementia.

From UC San Diego 19 Feb 2021

Research links blood-clotting protein with CNS B-cell lymphoma growth

In people with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, cancerous B cells--a type of white blood cell--accumulate to form tumors in the brain or spinal cord, often in close proximity to blood vessels.

18 Feb 2021

Study suggests a way to improve immunotherapy by altering immune cells’ access to sugar

Cancer cells and immune cells share something in common: They both love sugar. Sugar is an important nutrient. All cells use sugar as a vital source of energy and building blocks. For immune cells, gobbling up sugar is a good thing, since it means getting enough nutrients to grow and divide for stronger immune responses. But cancer cells use sugar for more nefarious ends.

17 Feb 2021

Combining cholesterol-lowering medications and lifestyle interventions may yield better benefits

Combining healthy lifestyle interventions reduces heart disease through beneficial effects on different lipoproteins and associated cholesterols, according to a study published February 9 in eLife.

17 Feb 2021

Gene-based blood test may predict treatment success in people with metastatic melanoma

A test that monitors blood levels of DNA fragments released by dying tumor cells may serve as an accurate early indicator of treatment success in people in late stages of one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer, a new study finds.

From New York University (NYU) 15 Feb 2021

Electrochemical sensor for rapid detection of multiple sepsis biomarkers in whole blood

Many life-threatening medical conditions, such as sepsis, which is triggered by blood-borne pathogens, cannot be detected accurately and quickly enough to initiate the right course of treatment.

15 Feb 2021

Researchers use mouse models to explain how cancer cells spread

Most tumors consist of a heterogenous mix of cells. Genetic mutations found only in some of these cells are known to aid with the spread and progression of cancer.

15 Feb 2021

Tiny population of neurons may play a significant role in depression

A tiny population of neurons known to be important to appetite appear to also have a significant role in depression that results from unpredictable, chronic stress, scientists say.

12 Feb 2021

Researchers identify protein sequences that might be used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells

Researchers at EMBL Heidelberg have identified sequences in human proteins that might be used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells. They have discovered that the virus might hijack certain cellular processes, and they discuss potentially relevant drugs for treating COVID-19.

12 Feb 2021

Blood News and Research

Protein kinases may offer a solution to treat HIV patients with immunodeficiency

Researchers identify gene variant associated with childhood asthma

Increased levels of OAS1 protein may reduce the severity of COVID-19

Study shows how antibodies fight Zika virus

Study: Role of natural mosquito behavior on malaria transmission

Microfluidic chip and AI-based microscope help measure hemoglobin levels

Sufficient rest during holidays restores functions associated with DNA regulation

Study reveals link between group of metabolites in blood and satiety perception

How is climate change affecting the allergy season?

Epigenetic therapy can boost the ability of immune killer T-cells to destroy cancer cells

Study reveals distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging, longevity

First-in-human clinical trial to test safety, efficacy of gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Research links blood-clotting protein with CNS B-cell lymphoma growth

Study suggests a way to improve immunotherapy by altering immune cells’ access to sugar

Combining cholesterol-lowering medications and lifestyle interventions may yield better benefits

Gene-based blood test may predict treatment success in people with metastatic melanoma

Electrochemical sensor for rapid detection of multiple sepsis biomarkers in whole blood

Researchers use mouse models to explain how cancer cells spread

Tiny population of neurons may play a significant role in depression

Researchers identify protein sequences that might be used by SARS-CoV-2 to infect cells

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