Scientists revealed a mechanism to suppress the growth and spread of cancer cells in lymph nodes, forestalling any chance for…
Prior dengue infection protects against Zika
The higher a person’s immunity to dengue virus, the lower their risk of Zika infection, an international team of scientists…
New pill can deliver insulin through the stomach
A research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing…
New target for chronic pain: Shape of structure that nerve cells use to sense cold
People are great at detecting cold temperatures and the cool sensation induced by natural substances like menthol. And while the…
How the immune system ‘thinks’
New research has demonstrated that immune cells make brain chemicals to fight off infections.
Engineered DNA vaccine protects against emerging Mayaro virus infection
A novel, synthetic DNA vaccine induces protective immunity against Mayaro virus (MAYV), a mosquito-borne infection endemic to South America, that…
Study examines aspirin use to prevent colorectal cancer
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that aspirin reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by 40 percent as…
Dr. Doris Wethers, 91, on Front Lines Against Sickle Cell, Dies
Breaking racial barriers in New York’s medical world, she earned renowned for research and advocacy that led to mandatory testing…
Dr. Doris Wethers, 91, on Front Lines Against Sickle Cell, Dies
Breaking racial barriers in New York’s medical world, she earned renown for research and advocacy that led to mandatory testing…
Dr. Doris Wethers, 91, on Front Lines Against Sickle Cell, Dies
Breaking racial barriers in New York’s medical world, she earned renown for research and advocacy that led to mandatory testing…