Rare melanoma type highly responsive to immunotherapy
Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare subtype of melanoma that is commonly found on sun-exposed areas. Treatment is difficult because these tumors are often resistant to chemotherapy and lack actionable mutations commonly found in other types of melanoma. However, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers report in the Jan. 10 issue of Nature that patients with desmoplastic melanoma are more responsive to immune-activating therapies than previously assumed.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/hlmc-rmt011018.php
Enzyme shown to regulate inflammation and metabolism in fat tissue
New research in mice and humans suggests that an enzyme called SNRK suppresses inflammation in obesity-related 'white fat' while increasing metabolism in heat-producing 'brown fat,' making SNRK an intriguing target in the battle against obesity.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/bu-est011018.php
Malaria parasite packs genetic material for trip from mosquitoes to humans
The parasite that causes malaria has not one, but two, specialized proteins that protect its genetic material until the parasite takes up residence in a new host.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/ps-mpp011018.php
ASU astronomers to build space telescope to explore nearby stars
A new ASU-led mission will launch a small satellite telescope into space to study the environment in other solar systems around the Galaxy's most common type of star.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/asu-aat011018.php
Higher-ranked colleges don't necessarily provide a better educational experience
College rankings dominate the conversation regarding quality inpostsecondary education, but new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that rankings have little to no relationship to student engagement, an important indicator of collegiate quality.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/bu-hcd011018.php
Both fresh and frozen embryos offer similar chances of baby after IVF
Researchers have found that in women who have infertility but ovulate normally, using fresh or frozen embryos for in vitro fertilization result in similar rates of live births.
Source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-01/ps-bfa011018.php
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