‘Good Cholesterol’ May Protect Liver
Study in mice, human blood samples, suggests HDL from the intestine may prevent liver inflammation
Articles by Washington University School of Medicine
Study Finds Brain Areas Involved in Seeking Negative Information
New research provides insight into how people decide whether they want to know what the future holds
COVID-19 Antibodies, Vaccines Less Effective against Variants
Worrisome new coronavirus variants can evade antibodies that neutralize original virus, recent lab research shows
Immune Responses to Tuberculosis Mapped Across 3 Species
Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines
Scientists Find Way to Supercharge Protein Production
Discovery promises to aid production of protein-based drugs, vaccines, other biomaterials
Asthma Severity Linked to Microbiome of Upper Airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients
For Gut Microbes, Not All Types of Fiber Are Created Equal
Beneficial microbes pursue certain types of dietary fiber, findings that could aid design of foods
Brain, Muscle Cells Found Lurking in Kidney Organoids Grown in Lab
Researchers find a simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing
New ALS Therapy in Clinical Trials
Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals
Can Fasting Improve MS Symptoms?
A study will evaluate the effects of fasting on the immune system and gut bacteria