Immunology
Function, regulation, and manipulation of the immune system and inflammatory responses
A Cryobank for T Cells
As cancer therapies increasingly include using the patient’s own immune cells to fight the cancer, a new product has emerged on the market. Cell Vault is a new company that will send anyone a blood collection kit, draw the blood either at home or in an office, and then store the processed sample frozen in … Read more
Mast Cells Contribute to Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the form of arthritis that many people develop as they age. It is associated with breakdown of the cartilage in joints, causing pain and difficulty moving the affected joint. In contrast to rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, osteoarthritis is thought to arise from mechanical wear and tear of the joint or … Read more
Worth a Closer Look: April 2019
As I was selecting the articles related to proteomics and disease, I kept a running list of those that piqued my interest. These range in topic and are not all related to proteomics. Most are related to medicine or human disease. Hopefully, I will have time to take a closer look at them all and … Read more