New single-cell analysis tool links immune cells to kidney cancer recurrence
The immune nature of kidney cancer stands out when compared to other cancers: More immune cells infiltrate kidney cancers than most other solid tumors, and kidney...
Daily Archive: May 20, 2021
Nearly 3% of Americans take immune-weakening drugs that may limit COVID vaccine response
A national study from researchers at Michigan Medicine found that nearly 3% of insured U.S. adults under 65 take medications that weaken their immune systems.
Social isolation and loneliness linked to increased risk of CVD in post-menopausal women
Social isolation and loneliness were each associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women, according to preliminary research to be presented at the...
Colorectal cancer screening past age 75 lowers cancer death risk for most
Screening for colorectal cancer—the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States—can save lives by detecting both pre-cancerous lesions that can be removed...
A brand new cocktail to fight HIV
Researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) and Yale University have succeeded in reducing the size of the HIV reservoir in humanized mice...
Independent of IQ, ‘decision acuity’ predicts broad range of decision-making abilities
A common factor called “decision acuity” underpins diverse decision-making abilities in adolescents and young adults, suggests a study appearing May 20th in the journal Neuron. A...
Bitcoin bounces back but the crypto turmoil isn’t over
The cryptocurrency market stabilized Thursday, with bitcoin climbing back above $40,000. Even so, the world’s largest digital currency has lost more than 30% in market capitalization...
Justin Amash warns of painting Liz Cheney as a ‘hero’ and questions why she spoke out about Trump
Justin Amash, former Republican-turned independent congressman, argued that propping up GOP Rep. Liz Cheney as “some sort of hero” for breaking with her party about former...
11-year-old girl who fought off attempted kidnapping credits ‘Law and Order: SVU’ for quick thinking that helped identify suspect
The 11-year-old girl who fought off an alleged kidnapping attempt this week credited “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” for some quick thinking that helped authorities...
