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Researchers found that a specific protein sensor worsens brain injury when blood flow is restricted. By genetically removing or chemically blocking this receptor in mice, the study reduced neuronal death and preserved the blood-brain barrier.
By Castañeda-Arellano, García-Lara, Angeles-López, Pérez-Severiano, Elizondo-Azuela, Dueñas-Jimenez, González-Pozos, Aguilar-García, Segovia
This experimental study evaluates the efficacy of metal-oxide and polymer-based nanomaterials against insecticide-resistant mosquitoes. The findings indicate that these formulations achieve higher mortality rates and deeper cuticular penetration than conventional chemical methods.
By Abbasi
New research reveals that pain-sensing neurons in the gut act as early warning systems against parasites. By releasing a specific chemical signal, these nerves instruct the intestinal lining to produce specialised immune cells, kickstarting the expulsion process known as Type 2 inflammation.
By Zhang, Emanuel, Yano, Uddin, Gaudino, Xie, Ichise, Wang, Cowan, Lyu, Hou, Zeng, Hu, Ribeiro de Godoy, Grier, Estep, Ishibashi, Anover-Sombke, Skene, Mayassi, Xavier, Germain, Globig, Heeg, Goldrath, Kim, Hu, Artis