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COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe systems immunology approach identifies an aging effect on autoantibody levels of COVID-19 patients. Credit:npj Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41514-02

COVID-19 can trigger auto-immune disorders-related antibodies, causing thrombosis and other complications

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe systems immunology approach identifies an aging effect on autoantibody levels of COVID-19 patients. Credit:npj Aging(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41514-02
Study shows genetically modified pluripotent stem cells may evade immunological rejection after transplantation

Study shows genetically modified pluripotent stem cells may evade immunological rejection after transplantation

by University of ArizonaGeneration of an HLA-I/II and MICA/B-deficient hESC line (A) Representation of the Cas9 editing strategy. Wild-type H1 hESCs were transfected with a Cas9 construct and up

Study shows genetically modified pluripotent stem cells may evade immunological rejection after transplantation

by University of ArizonaGeneration of an HLA-I/II and MICA/B-deficient hESC line (A) Representation of the Cas9 editing strategy. Wild-type H1 hESCs were transfected with a Cas9 construct and up
Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much

Rheumatoid arthritis patients see big boost in quality of life

by Alan Mozes, Healthday ReporterDutch study found substantial drops in anxiety, depression and disability over 2 decades.(HealthDay)—Rheumatoid arthritis patients can generally look forward to a much
Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why
Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?

Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inArthritis & Rheumatologysuggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism,

Are low blood urate levels linked to a higher risk of premature death?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inArthritis & Rheumatologysuggests that adults with low blood levels of urate, a breakdown product of metabolism,
COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strain

COVID-19 virus rapidly evolves to higher infectivity during in vitro growth, which may be a step toward lower virulence

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViruses accumulate mutations as they replicate in infected cells. Repeated replication can lead to viral strain
A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a

A gene that plays a critical role in natural killer cell differentiation

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAn illustration of natural killer cells. Credit: Val Altounian / AAASA large team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Europe and the U.S. has found a
How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found the "booster" COVID-19 vaccine program led to a large boost in the antibodies that help protect agains

How much of a boost do 'booster' COVID-19 jabs give?

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found the "booster" COVID-19 vaccine program led to a large boost in the antibodies that help protect agains
Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a

Gender, high DAS28-P index predictive of pain in early RA

(HealthDay) -- For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), female gender and having a high proportion of disease activity score (DAS28) attributable to patient-reported components (joint tenderness a
Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the performances of the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) appear to be better than that of th

Certain criteria may be better than others in RA assessment

(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the performances of the Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Simplified Disease Activity Index (SDAI) appear to be better than that of th
Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly

Immune system's moonlighters point the way to a new therapeutic target

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryGraphical abstract. Credit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.01.007Our immune system is remarkably powerful. It quickly
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp