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Gut microbiota drive anti-viral immunity
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Gut microbiota drive anti-viral immunity

We investigated how the gut microbiota modulate anti-viral immunity in mouse models of infection. We showed that gut bacteria are vital for the presence of low...

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How platelets pull the strings
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How platelets pull the strings

Without platelets, humans might have bled to death even with the tiniest of wounds. But is their only function to stop blood loss? New results suggest that...

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Finding the straw that breaks the cancer's back?
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Finding the straw that breaks the cancer's back?

One of the major challenges in cancer therapy is the recurrent emergence of resistance. In pancreatic cancer, we uncovered one such resistance mechanism....

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A blood cell atlas to guide us toward transplant success
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A blood cell atlas to guide us toward transplant success

Almost everything in our bodies is made from or by proteins. Just like reading a book opens a window to the world, studying these molecules helps us understand...

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RAINmakers: how receptors orchestrate specific cell functions
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RAINmakers: how receptors orchestrate specific cell functions

The exact interplay between receptors and their downstream signaling influences essentially all physiological functions. But how can a cell discriminate...

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How do immune cells enter tissues to protect the body?
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How do immune cells enter tissues to protect the body?

Immune cells can move within our body, even between firmly attached cells. How do they overcome these impediments? Studying fruit fly embryos, we have...

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Child masking prevents childcare closure during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Child masking prevents childcare closure during the COVID-19 pandemic

Masking, a common SARS-CoV-2 risk mitigation strategy, is controversial for children in educational settings such as childcare. A prospective survey of early...

4 min read2,569 views
The needle-free detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies from urine
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The needle-free detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies from urine

Recently, we developed a new way to identify SARS-CoV-2 antibodies without blood samples and needles. The assay detects these specific antibodies using urine...

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Floppy proteins and the hidden sequences they use to communicate
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Floppy proteins and the hidden sequences they use to communicate

Our cells are filled with proteins. These proteins usually have a specific structure which help them to make the specific interactions we need to live. But how...

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Using ants to sniff out cancer?
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Using ants to sniff out cancer?

Has it ever crossed your mind that ants could detect cancer? A French team of scientists may have discovered a new non-invasive method for cancer screening...

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