Medical

Working memory (WM) and long-term memory (LTM) are two essential aspects of human memory, each serving different cognitive functions. Working memory is responsible for temporarily storing and processing information crucial for immediate tasks, while long-term memory retains information over extended periods, organizing knowledge into categories such as facts, events, skills, and habits. Historically, psychologists and … Read more

A novel approach to tuberculosis (TB) vaccination has shown promising results in research conducted by the University of Pittsburgh, suggesting an advanced method with an added layer of safety while delivering greater protection than the conventional approach. This innovation, involving a self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously, offers significant breakthroughs in combating TB in macaque monkeys, with … Read more

A recent paper published in Cell Reports by the Oxenius group at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) has uncovered an intriguing aspect of immune cell behavior, specifically focused on the process of centrosome inheritance in CD8+ T cell division and its implications for memory cell generation. This study sheds new light on how CD8+ … Read more

Recent developments in the quest for a blood biomarker to diagnose and monitor Parkinson’s disease have brought researchers one step closer to personalizing treatment and improving the lives of those affected. In a breakthrough study, scientists from the WEHI Parkinson’s Disease Research Center have identified changes in the abundance of blood immune cells as a … Read more

The process of optical information processing in the retina of the human eye is incredibly energy-intensive, especially when considering the relatively low weight of the retina. The retina plays a critical role in converting light into electrical signals, which are then sent to the brain for interpretation. In fact, it is one of the most … Read more

Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) have uncovered significant genetic differences that influence both lifespan and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This groundbreaking study, published in Brain, identifies genetic variations in specific brain cells—particularly microglia, which are immune cells in the brain, and oligodendrocytes, the cells … Read more

Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) in Würzburg have made groundbreaking discoveries regarding how gut bacteria regulate sugar metabolism, providing a more profound understanding of the intricate dynamics within the human intestinal microbiota. Their focus was on Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, a common and pivotal species of gut bacteria, … Read more

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of immunology that could revolutionize the treatment and prevention of influenza. Collaborating with colleagues in China, the team uncovered an antibody-like molecule capable of protecting mice from multiple strains of influenza. This molecule, identified as E10, represents an exciting … Read more

The human body has evolved alongside a vast community of microbes that reside in the gut, a relationship that plays a crucial role in the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and the overall functioning of the body. These beneficial microbes, collectively referred to as the microbiota, not only help with breaking down complex foods … Read more

Metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (mccRCC) is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of kidney cancer. Traditionally, treatment options for mccRCC have been limited and often less effective, making it a challenging condition for both patients and oncologists. However, the emergence of immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors, has provided new hope for many mccRCC … Read more