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Nobody wants to get a respiratory infection such as COVID-19 or the flu, but vaccines aren’t 100% effective, and constantly taking preventative drugs can be problematic. That’s where a special nasal spray may come in, as it’s been shown to prevent such… Continue reading Drug-free nasal spray prevents infection by trapping viruses in the nose
T cells are our first line of defense against cancer, but the battle tends to exhaust them. Now, scientists have found a way to give them extra “batteries” to keep them fighting longer, with promising early results in mice.Continue ReadingCategory: Can… Continue reading Giving T cells extra batteries supercharges them against cancer
When someone overdoses on opioids, it’s critically important that they receive a dose of the opioid-reversing drug naloxone as soon as possible – otherwise, death is a distinct possibility. That’s where a new implant comes in, as it automatically dispe… Continue reading Under-skin implant dispenses naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths
Marvel’s “Bucky” Barnes, Mad Max: Fury Road’s Furiosa, and Gazelle from the Kingsman franchise. What do these fictional movie characters have in common? Bionic limbs they’re able to wield with great precision. Unfortunately, real life hasn’t caught up … Continue reading Nervous-system-driven prostheses give amputees greater control
In the hunt for cancer cures, researchers work with structures known as tumor spheroids. A new method of producing these structures has emerged using simple parts, which could lead to the cheap, reliable generation of these valuable research tools.Cont… Continue reading Using a cell-phone vibrator, team builds a $7 tumor-creation device
New research has revealed how genetic changes in a specialized population of brain cells called microglia contribute to neuroinflammation and, in turn, to Alzheimer’s disease. The findings could lead to more effective, targeted therapeutics.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Inflammatory, Genetics, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Continue reading Brain cell gene changes linked to neuroinflammation seen in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have gained new insights into largely overlooked circular RNAs in brain cells and the crucial role they play in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In addition to providing valuable information about the molecular mechanisms underlying these conditions, their findings open the door to developing diagnostic tests and treatments for them.
Tags: RNA, Brain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Continue reading Mysterious circular RNA linked to Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have found that an intranasal immunotherapy drug, currently being tested as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, reduced brain inflammation and improved cognition in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, independent of the amount of beta-amyloid plaques present. They say the treatment could benefit people in the later stages of the disease.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Inflammatory, antibodies, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Continue reading Nasal Alzheimer’s drug effective regardless of brain plaque levels
Not only are colonoscopies invasive and uncomfortable, they may also miss gut-problem-related biomarkers that are only present in the body for a short time. A new “smart pill” is designed to address such shortcomings, utilizing live light-up bacteria.C… Continue reading Smart pill uses luminescing bacteria to diagnose gut problems
Scientists have demonstrated in mouse studies that specially designed probiotics can reduce brain inflammation associated with diseases like multiple sclerosis. The study points to new potential therapies for hard-to-treat chronic conditions that may b… Continue reading Probiotic shows promise as multiple sclerosis therapy in mice tests