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T cell functionality
T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are an integral component of the adaptive immune system which seek out and eliminate foreign particles. Functions of T cells include killing infected host cells, activating other immune cells, producing and releasing immune messengers called cytokines into the body, and regulating the immune response. When T cell functionality is hindered by disease, genetics, or environment, the immune system could be at severe risk.
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Cell & Molecular Biology
There has long been debate about whether viruses are a form of life, because many of them are only made up of a bit of g
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 08, 2021
Microbiology
Bacterial infections that can't be eliminated with standard drugs, caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, are consider
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 06, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
A study of over 2,500 European patients has revealed that 85.9 percent of those with mild COVID-19 symptoms lost their s
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
JAN 05, 2021
Neuroscience
Psychedelics are receiving an increasing amount of attention- both in research and in the media- for their potential to
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 02, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Many types of cells have to be able to move around, such as during the development of the body, or when immune cells hav
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 01, 2021
Microbiology
Reporting in Nature, scientists have identified a new group of compounds that may help us get out of the antibiotic-resi
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 30, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Electricity is a key aspect of life, and is required for organisms to move and communicate. The movement of tiny charged
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 29, 2020
Immunology
Viruses that when administered to patients preferentially attack and kill cancer cells, leaving normal tissues unscathed
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 28, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
Every cell contains our whole genome, but not all genes are turned on all the time; gene expression has to be very caref
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 27, 2020
Immunology
The thymus is an essential organ of the lymphatic system; it is responsible for developing mature T cells. T c
...
Written By:
Heba El-wassef
DEC 27, 2020
Immunology
Obesity is a significant problem in our societies with increasing the risk for many diseases, including cancer. Can
...
Written By:
Heba El-wassef
DEC 25, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
During development, cells multiply to grow the animal, and those cells have to organize properly and differentiate into
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 25, 2020
Immunology
Sitting down to enjoy an indulgent Christmas feast? A recent study in mice by Harvard Medicine scientists found t
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 20, 2020
Microbiology
Scientist Katalin Karikó studied mRNA vaccines for years. She spent years getting grant rejections, but has now helped c
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 15, 2020
Immunology
A recent study published in the eLife journal examined how they can improve older adults' responses to vaccines
...
Written By:
Heba El-wassef
DEC 15, 2020
Immunology
A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine has provided fresh insights on how our immune systems protect
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 13, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 10, 2020
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 08, 2020
Immunology
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...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 07, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
Rice University researcher Zachary Wright has discovered a previously unknown compartment inside cellular organelles cal
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 03, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Drowsiness, confusion, headaches, and sensitivity to light — it’s sometimes hard for doctors to spot the sig
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
NOV 29, 2020
Genetics & Genomics
In recent years, scientists have been able to develop gene therapies to treat some eye diseases. The eyes are uniquely q
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 24, 2020
Chemistry & Physics
New research published today in Physics of Fluids explores the drying times of COVID-19 on different think liquid film s
...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
NOV 23, 2020
Cell & Molecular Biology
If a key isn't cut quite right, it might need a special jiggle to get it into a lock in the right way. Scientists have n
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch