In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled the detailed molecular mechanics by which the bacterial enzyme Ba1Cas12a3 executes its immune function through precise cleavage of tRNA molecules. This discovery sheds new light on the sophisticated strategies bacteria…
There’s no denying it; we’re in the thick of cold and flu season here in Michigan. Rises in cold and flu cases prompted hospitals in the Detroit metro area to reevaluate mask policies and visitor restrictions ahead of the holiday…
Pain-sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings, published Jan. 7 in Nature, suggest that current drugs may not be as effective because…
From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible, writes Manal Mohammed…
Gieseck, R. L. 3rd, Wilson, M. S. & Wynn, T. A. Type 2 immunity in tissue repair and fibrosis. Nat. Rev. Immunol. 18, 62–76 (2018). Article PubMed Google Scholar Hammad, H., Debeuf, N., Aegerter, H., Brown, A. S. & Lambrecht, B. N.…
For decades, the prevailing wisdom held that tattoo ink remained locked within the skin’s dermis layer, creating permanent designs through simple pigment deposits. Recent research reveals the reality is far more complex. Within minutes of getting inked, pigment particles begin…
