Scientists have revealed how a key receptor helps macrophages mitigate post-transplant liver injury by clearing old, inflammatory neutrophils. Image credit:© Istock, Rasi bhadramani Liver transplants save the lives of many people, but the procedure can result in severe complications. One of these common side effects is liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI), in which the oxygen-starved (ischemic)…
The life science group Sartorius launches the new iQue® 5 High-Throughput Screening (HTS) Cytometer, transforming workflows with next-level flexibility and comprehensive analysis at unbeatable speeds. Building on core iQue® strengths as the market leading solution for HTS applications, the iQue® 5 expands experimental range with up to 27 channels (25 color options) and flexible workflows…
Cysteine deficiency in mice promoted energy expenditure and weight loss. Image credit:© Istock, Georgejason Historically, much of weight loss advice focused on eating less and moving more. In recent times, researchers discovered that what, and not just how much, someone eats also influences weight loss and metabolic health. For instance, restricting the intake of certain…
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Parse Biosciences today announced a strategic collaboration to generate a single cell atlas focused on understanding the diversity of plasmablasts – early immune cell clonotypes critical in the formation of neutralizing antibodies – for measles, mumps and rubella. This effort aims to build the most comprehensive understanding of the…
Endometriosis, a condition where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, is a chronic disease that causes severe pain and infertility. Despite affecting nearly 190 million reproductive-aged women, diagnosing the disease remains challenging, with people having to wait an average 6.7 years for a diagnosis.1 “We have millions of women without any diagnosis at early stage,…
Mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of cells, play an important role in mitigating the changes that come with cellular aging. Image credit:© Istock, Naeblys Aging comes with loss. Hair becomes thinner, hearing duller, and memory scanter. One of the key regulators of total cellular metabolism, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), also dwindles.1 “In aging, you may have…
Myelin content temporarily decreased in marathon runners, opening new questions into long-term brain health. Image credit:©iStock.com, paci77 CArlos Matutea neuroscientist at the University of the Basque Country in Leioa, Spain, wasn’t just logging miles when he trained for marathons. He was also turning over scientific questions in his mindincluding whether it was possible to complete…
Scientists identified volatile organic compounds in earwax that were significantly enriched in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Image credit:Xing Chen In 2012, Joy Milnea Scottish retired nurse, asked Beasts than tath of the University of Edinburgh a surprising question during his public talk: She was curious if people with Parkinson’s disease smell different. In the time…
