A new killer T cell type plays a role in autoimmunity
A freshly discovered human cell type opens new research paths for understanding celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, and lupus.
Articles by Lauren Drake
Cancer care goes tiny
Researchers turned one tumor sample into thousands of rapid drug tests.
Mapping Nipah viral architecture to prevent a new pandemic
Researchers defined the structure of key Nipah virus proteins to develop vaccines and treatments for this deadly virus.
Bacterial boats deliver drugs
Researchers simultaneously increased the potency of a cancer drug while reducing both the required dose and the side effects, all by using a surprising new drug delivery vehicle: bacteria.
Restoring the gut microbiome to fight malnutrition
Gut bacteria tailored to a child’s diet may help treat malnutrition.
A universal drug target for ovarian cancer
The discovery of a blood vessel-promoting protein interaction found in all ovarian tumors may lead to a new druggable target for ovarian cancers.
T cell memory tips off early stages of Parkinson’s disease
T cells that react to a Parkinson’s disease-linked protein have an early, unique, and detectable gene signature.
Stimulating neurons reduces severe epileptic seizures and mortality in mice
Early intervention in a mouse model of Dravet Syndrome prevented onset of critical disease symptoms.
Organoids reveal the path to permanent kidney damage
Scientists identified a DNA repair gene that may hold the key to treating chronic kidney disease.
