NCRR

antibodies

Diversity key in antibody repertoire

Antibodies to the 2009 H1N1 influenza strain reveal new insights into how antibody diversity forms and functions, with possible implications for designing flu vaccines.

Heart protein may be target for colon cancer therapies

A protein critical in heart development may also play a part in colon cancer progression.

brain

Parkinson’s deep brain target fired up

Neuronal activity in a deep brain region increases as Parkinson’s disease advances, a new study suggests.

Stents relieve post-infection problem

Placing stents in blood vessels can provide long-term relief from rare complications of a fungal lung infection.

Smell test tells disorders apart

Patients with certain autonomic nervous system disorders have impaired odor identification, which could aid in diagnosis.

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