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The Anti-Inflammatory Receptor Tag Team
Super resolution microscopy has revealed the receptors involved in IL-37 signaling, paving the way for new anti-inflammatory therapies.
An Alternative Path To Restore Sight
The visual processing system is more adaptable than previously thought, and an MRI study may have identified the region of the brain responsible.
The Secrets Of Skin-Based Immunity
Scientists have resolved the decades old mystery of what activates the immune receptor CD1a: lipids.
Parasitic Roundworm Has Its Genome Sequenced
The Toxocara canis genome will be a useful resource for developing treatments against parasitic diseases that predominantly affect the developing world.
Snails Use Insulin In Chemical Warfare Against Fish
Slow moving marine snails use insulin as a fast acting drug against the nervous system of their fish prey, scientists say.
Monash & Janssen To Develop New Autoimmune Meds
The academia-industry alliance between Monash and Janssen will investigate new treatments for autoimmune diseases.
The Devil Is In The Detail
Researchers have found that the ability to match the background environment could play a role in the persistence of different color variants in fish.
Monash & Takeda Take On Gastrointestinal Disease
The research alliance between Monash and Takeda will investigate nano-medicine for gastrointestinal diseases, among other projects.
Leptin Links Obesity To High Blood Pressure
A study in mice has revealed that the appetite regulating hormone leptin is necessary for obesity-induced high blood pressure.
