Researchers have uncovered a stealthy way pancreatic cancer disarms the immune system, using tiny molecular messengers to turn defenders into allies. Researchers at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a surprising way pancreatic cancer cells influence the immune system....
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Clearing out “aged” brain cells dramatically reduced seizures and restored memory in a new epilepsy study. Temporal lobe epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by repeated seizures and problems with memory and thinking. New research suggests it may also cause certain brain cells to age faster t...
Global Experts Sound Alarm: Immediate Action Is Needed in Order To Prevent an H5N1 Pandemic
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Amidst widespread H5N1 outbreaks, experts call for an immediate and structured response to influenza threats, highlighting the need for voluntary vaccination, improved vaccine stockpiles, and global cooperation to enhance pandemic preparedness and response. As the global risk of H5N1 influenza escal...
Research reveals brain abnormalities in children with developmental language impairments, suggesting potential new pathways for diagnosis and treatment based on movement-related brain functions. A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with ...
A study conducted on mice, aimed at understanding memory decline in individuals subjected to recurrent head trauma, such as athletes, indicates that this condition might be reversible. The findings suggest that the amnesia and diminished memory observed after head injuries result from the insufficie...