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A new study published in Science Immunology has hinted at the possible molecular mechanisms linking exercise to inflammation control.

Using a technique that has shown promise in targeting cancer tumors, a Duke Health team has found a way to deploy a molecular warhead that can annihilate the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.

A novel treatment based on CAR-T cells could help tackle encephalitis, a common autoimmune disease, by targeting and eliminating disease-causing cells.

Scientists have used gene editing techniques to identify and change parts of chicken DNA that could limit the spread of the bird flu virus in the animals.

The finding has major implications for the generation of a strong CD8 T lymphocyte response, a crucial factor in the effectiveness of vaccines against infection.

Though beer is a popular drink worldwide, it’s usually made from barley, which leaves those with a gluten allergy unable to enjoy it. Sorghum could be an alternative, but complex preparation steps have hampered its widespread adoption by brewers.

High-resolution, time-lapsed images have shown how magnesium ions interact with the CRISPR-Cas9 enzyme while it cuts DNA, illustrating its role in chemical bond breakage and DNA cutting.

Imagine a skin cream that heals damage occurring throughout the day when your skin is exposed to sunlight or environmental toxins. That’s the potential of a synthetic, biomimetic melanin developed by scientists at Northwestern University.

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, reports a new study that links the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline.

A new study has shown that Gulf War Illness reduces the energy produced by white blood cells, creating a measurable biochemical difference in veterans with the disease.