Immune cells called microglia can completely repopulate themselves in the retina after being nearly eliminated, according to a new study in mice. The findings point to potential therapies for controlling inflammation and slowing progression of rare retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Daily Archives: March 21, 2018
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Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to raise interest rates by one-quarter of a percentage point, in the central bank’s first policy meeting led by its new chairman, Jerome “Jay” Powell. The move marks […]
An international team of researchers has discovered a new anti-cancer protein. The protein, called LHPP, prevents the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells in the liver. The researchers report that LHPP can also serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of liver cancer.
Researchers have sequenced the genomes of five Neandertals that lived between 39,000 and 47,000 years ago. These late Neandertals are all more closely related to the Neandertals that contributed DNA to modern human ancestors than an older Neandertal from the Altai Mountains that was previously sequenced. Their genomes also provide […]
The breakthrough means masers — the microwave version of lasers — could now be used more widely in a range of applications.
Fortnite is getting an in-built replay editor which will let fans edit clips of Battle Royale matches from multiple angles, Epic Games revealed today. The Cary-based developer used their keynote speech at GDC 2018 to announce the new Fortnite replay editor. Epic Games even flew YouTube and Twitch personality Ali-A […]
Kate Middleton, 36, a full-time royal and mother of two is approaching the due date for her third royal baby with husband Prince William, 35. The Duchess of Cambridge has a number of pregnancy rules to follow, set down by royal precedent. However, the medical community also has a well-known […]
The Hayemaker has been spotted in Parker’s camp ahead of the WBO champion’s heavyweight title fight with Joshua next Saturday. Haye allowed the Kiwi to use his Vauxhall gym before faced Hughie Fury and now it appears Parker is using his facilities again. The 37-year-old has seen Parker up close […]