Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 65 of 86
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July 23, 2014
Natural killer cells don’t clear HMPV
Understanding how the immune system responds to the respiratory virus HMPV is crucial for developing vaccines and anti-viral treatments. -
July 21, 2014
Reversing stress-induced anxiety
Augmenting the signals of natural “endocannabinoids” in the brain may be a promising approach for treating mood and anxiety disorders. -
July 18, 2014
Neural receptor for reovirus
A newly identified receptor allows mammalian reovirus to infect neurons, shedding light on factors important for viral encephalitis. -
July 17, 2014
Regulating immune regulators
Understanding how to control the generation of regulatory T cells could have important implications for treating autoimmunity and cancer. -
June 16, 2014
Factor impacts bone toughness
The factor ATF4 has a role in the toughness of bone and its resistance to fracture, suggesting new therapeutic targets. -
June 13, 2014
How ABC transporters move molecules
New views of how transporters move molecules across cell membranes are key to understanding how these proteins impact tumor cell drug resistance and inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis. -
May 27, 2014
Respiratory virus vaccine candidate
Virus-like particles containing a protein from human metapneumovirus are a promising vaccine candidate for this respiratory virus.