Why Doesn’t Immunotherapy Work for All Breast Cancers?
Surviving chemotherapy activates a program of immune checkpoints that protect breast cancer cells from various forms of attack by the immune system. Cancer therapies have…
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Recent Research Reveals a Simple Trick To Lower Heart Disease Risk
According to new research, a lower frequency of dietary salt intake is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A new study published…
At Risk for Diabetes? Scientists Recommend Doing This
A new study recommends cutting carbs. Although low-carb diets are often recommended for individuals who are being treated for diabetes, there is little proof that…
Neuroscientists Discover Why the Memory of Fear Is Seared Into Our Brains
The research was conducted by a team of neuroscientists from Tulane and Tufts universities. Experiencing a frightening event is likely something you’ll never forget. But…
Scientists Develop a New Family of ‘2D’ Materials With Promising Applications
Researchers say the material has promising applications, such as advanced electronics and high-capacity batteries. Tulane University’s School of Science and Engineering has created a new…
COVID-19’s Severe Impacts on the Brain – Even in People That Did Not Experience Serious Respiratory Symptoms
COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion, and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection. Now,…
Swapping a Single Food Item per Day Can Make Diets Way More Planet-Friendly
Americans who eat beef could slash their diet’s carbon footprint as much as 48 percent by swapping just one serving per day for a more…
Researchers Invent High-Performance Hybrid Solar Energy Converter
Tulane University researchers are part of a team of scientists who have developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam with high…
Tracking Topsoil Lead Levels Is Critical for Assessing Lead Exposure Risks for Children
Tracking lead levels in soil over time is critical for cities to determine lead contamination risks for their youngest and most vulnerable residents, according to…
