Rethinking Clean: Allergy Study Upends Hygiene Hypothesis
The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been…
The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have used DNA origami, the art of folding DNA into desired structures, to show how an important cell receptor…
A revolutionary technique for pinpointing immune cell receptors in tissues advances disease research and therapy development. A new method, developed at Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal…
Recent research highlights the dual role of VEGF-C-producing macrophages in breast tumors, potentially guiding metastasis to less harmful areas, opening new avenues for targeted cancer…
In a recently published study, researchers at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) at Karolinska Institutet have questioned the old paradigm surrounding isotopes…
A new study reveals the updated COVID-19 vaccine’s strong response against Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants, suggesting broad protection and highlighting its significance for vulnerable…
A recent study reveals that improved living conditions in countries lead to evolving, yet persistent, psychological gender differences, challenging traditional views on the equality paradox….
New research reveals that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can unintentionally lead cancer cells to remove crucial genes, impacting cancer research and treatment strategies. A new study…
Many men in northern Europe over the age of 60 suffer from the so-called Viking disease, which means that the fingers lock in a bent…
Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have now discovered that a type…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prominent cause of dementia affecting millions of people worldwide. As the changes in brain function start around 10-20 years before…
Medical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests. The risk of…
Physical activity at the right time of the day seems able to increase fat metabolism, at least in mice. A new study from Karolinska Institutet…
CAR T-cell therapy, a certain kind of cancer treatment in which the immune system’s T cells are programmed to attack tumor cells, is effective in…
Scientists have shown that patients with acute COVID-19 infection have increased levels of the cytokine IL-26 in their blood. Moreover, high IL-26 levels correlate with…
Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in…
Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. During the pandemic, it has…
Altered function of the red blood cells leads to vascular damage in type 2 diabetes. Results from a new study in cells from patients with…