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Cedars-Sinai Cancer researchers have discovered that cancerous tumors called soft tissue sarcomas produce a protein that switches immune cells from attacking tumors to promoting tumors. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports, could lead to improved treatments for soft tissue sarcomas. The researchers focused on the tumor microenvironment: an ecosystem of blood vessels …

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Introduction The potential for controlling influenza outbreaks through school closures is well recognized.1 Malson S Valleron AJ Boëlle PY Flahault A Ferguson NM Estimating the impact of school closures on influenza transmission from Sentinel data.2 DJ wins He D Loeb MB Fonseca K Lee BE Dushoff J Effects of school closures on the incidence of …

Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by children to contacts in schools and homes: a prospective cohort study and environmental sampling in London Read More »

A collapsed development giant, which collapsed with about 130 unsold apartments in Melbourne, has left behind a staggering $200 million in debt, liquidators say. The company, called Caydon, which was backed by prominent figures in Asia, went into administration at the end of July. Despite having a portfolio of projects worth $4 billion at one …

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Apple confirmed today that it will hold its fall iPhone event on September 7. The meeting, which will likely include the launch of the next-generation iPhone 14 and Apple Watch, is scheduled for 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on Wednesday, September 7. It will be streamed live on Apple.com and on Apple TV, …

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Bioresponsive nanomaterials are central to developing precision medicine. However, optimizing the performance of these materials in a complex environment by manipulating the response efficacy is challenging. ​ ​​​​​​​Study: Polymeric nanoreactors with chemically adjustable redox response. Image credit: H_Ko/Shutterstock.com A paper published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces discussed a new design strategy to …

Library of tunable and chemically switchable nanoreactors Read More »

In a recent case report published in the Journal of Infection, researchers highlighted the virologic and clinical features of monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections with ocular involvement. Study: Ocular involvement in monkeypox: description of an unusual presentation during the current outbreak. Image credit: MIA Studio/Shutterstock In the current 2022 MPXV outbreak, cases of MPX have been …

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good night people It’s been a fun and frenetic night as the AFL ran through its various awards in one night. A dozen new faces feature in this year’s Australian line-up, while just seven players kept their places from 2021 as the AFL’s Team of the Year underwent a notable overhaul. Experienced Geelong forward Tom …

The AFL All-Australian team; Docker Brayshaw MVP; Daicos rising star Read More »

A recent study published in the Virology Journal has highlighted the importance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the pathogenesis and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A very low serum HDL level has been observed in most patients with COVID-19. Study: High-density lipoproteins may play a crucial role in COVID-19. Image credit: piccreative/Shutterstock background Lipoproteins …

Study finds link between high-density lipoprotein and COVID-19 Read More »

St Kilda have officially confirmed their interest in Jordan De Goey. Also, Geelong could be setting itself up for a massive trade period heist. Get the latest news and updates on player movement AFL trade whispers! Watch all of this weekend’s AFL games live and ad-free on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial …

Saints officially in pursuit of De Goey; $1.5 million in aid as a double heist from Cats Eye: Trade Whispers Read More »

Outgoing Telstra chief executive Andy Penn has called it the “biggest lever” Australia can make in its efforts to fight cyber-attacks. Mr Penn, who chairs the cyber industry committee that advises the federal government, said educating people about ransomware and other digital threats was the best way to prevent them. “We’re never going to be …

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