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Cedars-Sinai Cancer researchers have discovered that cancerous tumors called soft tissue sarcomas produce a protein that switches immune cells from attacking tumors to promoting tumors. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports, could lead to improved treatments for soft tissue sarcomas. The researchers focused on the tumor microenvironment: an ecosystem of blood vessels …

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Researchers at the Organoid Group (formerly the Clevers Group) have improved human small intestinal organoids – miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and disease. Specifically, the researchers succeeded in developing organoids containing mature Paneth cells, which were not present in previous …

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Apple expected to announce new iPhones Bendigo Advertiser Apple iPhone 14 event lineup for September 7 PCMag AU iPhone 14 launch set for September 7 – here’s everything we know TechRadar Apple’s iPhone 14 event: What to expect The Verge iPhone 14 launches on September 7: Apple’s CNET event confirmed See full coverage on Google …

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Researchers design new material capable of ‘thinking’ The National Tribune Nature.com Mechanical Integrated Circuit Materials Scientists discover material capable of ‘thinking’ The Independent See full coverage on Google News

Bioresponsive nanomaterials are central to developing precision medicine. However, optimizing the performance of these materials in a complex environment by manipulating the response efficacy is challenging. ​ ​​​​​​​Study: Polymeric nanoreactors with chemically adjustable redox response. Image credit: H_Ko/Shutterstock.com A paper published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces discussed a new design strategy to …

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In a recent case report published in the Journal of Infection, researchers highlighted the virologic and clinical features of monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections with ocular involvement. Study: Ocular involvement in monkeypox: description of an unusual presentation during the current outbreak. Image credit: MIA Studio/Shutterstock In the current 2022 MPXV outbreak, cases of MPX have been …

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In a recent paper published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers examined immune responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among pregnant women. Study: Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals reduced cytotoxic and natural killer T-cell function in pregnant women recovering from COVID-19. Image credit: Natalia Deriabina/Shutterstock background Pregnancy is a complicated process and …

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A recent study published in the Virology Journal has highlighted the importance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the pathogenesis and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A very low serum HDL level has been observed in most patients with COVID-19. Study: High-density lipoproteins may play a crucial role in COVID-19. Image credit: piccreative/Shutterstock background Lipoproteins …

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Dr. Justin Beardsley of Sydney ID is pleased to announce that he and his colleagues at Hanoi University of Medicine and Duke were recently awarded a major education grant from Pfizer to improve diagnostic and management of fungal infections in Vietnam. Dr. Tra My Nu Duong, a US postdoctoral researcher in his group, explains that …

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