Researchers in the US have discovered how ‘leaky’ human mitochondria – the cells’ energy factories – can lead to inflammation in autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The new finding published in the journal “Nature Cell Biology” may lead to the development of better treatments for these diseases, to an improvement in the … Read more
Katia Roumieh (50 years old) was fighting breast cancer with all her might, and was determined to win, before she found herself facing a greater obstacle preventing her from continuing her battle. Her husband, Elie, tells Al-Nahar her story, which ended with a sad conclusion. He says: “She fought for two years, and her condition … Read more
The season in the 2nd Tennis Bundesliga North is coming to an end. The championship has deservedly been decided in favor of TK BW Aachen. HTC BW Krefeld did not succeed in the hoped-for direct resurgence. Nevertheless, high-class tennis was also offered this season. The last two matchdays will take place this weekend. On Friday, … Read more
He General Rodrigo Alejandro Soloaga he used to say that the Army was his life; that there was no nobler word than “soldier”. However, Néstor Kirchner’s decision to remove the cadres of the dictators Jorge Rafael Videla and Reynaldo Benito Bignone from the Military College was a situation of force majeure for this man born … Read more
The brain is so intimately dependent on the blood in the body for nourishment and sustenance that it is irrigated by approximately 100,000 miles of blood vessels. Even though we can’t feel it, every minute the heart pumps almost 1 liter of blood to the brain, which is the only way for brain cells to … Read more
April 1 is the National Bone Marrow Donation Day, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the INCUCAI National Registry of Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Donors (CPH). In adherence to this date, will take place throughout the month blood drives in various locations, to promote the donation of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HCPS) or … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: Studies have revealed many benefits of hibiscus drink, as it can help in weight loss, reduce the growth of bacteria and cancer cells, and support heart and liver health. There are several hundred species of hibiscus, varying depending on the location and climate in which they are grown, but hibiscus ‘subdiriva’ is most … Read more
The transplantation of special stem cells from umbilical cord blood has very likely cured a New York patient of both her leukemia and her HIV disease. This is reported by US scientists in the journal Cell. It would be the first successful treatment of a non-white woman.
ENGINEERINGNET.BE – When a virus invades, so-called first responders let other cells in their environment know that they are infected. These first responders are the first to produce signaling proteins known as type I interferons, or IFN-Is. This kickstarts the production of IFN-Is in other cells, including immune cells. “That creates a kind of domino … Read more
An incredible advance in the fight against cancer has been made by scientists at Stanford University. They discovered that when turn cancer cells into immune cells, can teach other immune cells how to attack cancer. The investigation carried out in rodents presents a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of cancer. The study builds on … Read more