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New Insights for Coronavirus Treatment with Finding of New Dendritic Cell Type

Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Dendritic cells (pictured here in green) have a unique shape that is critical to their function. They are very…

Childhood Trauma Leads to Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Elders

Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Heart attacks are caused by a blockage in the arteries that bring blood to the heart (called the coronary…

New ER Protocol Encourages use of Blood Tests for Heart Attack Diagnosis

Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Heart attacks are caused because blood cannot get to the heart. As shown in this image, plaque (the yellowish-orange…

New Receptor Finding Leads to Possibilities for Creation of Obesity-Treating Drugs

Anahita Kodali, Medical Sciences, News, Spring 2020 Figure 1: Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher. BMI stands for body-mass index – it is…

New Carbon Nanofiber Has Potential to Create Better Bandages

Anahita Kodali, Life Sciences, News, Spring 5/3/2020 Figure 1: Blood clots when a blood vessel is damaged. First, platelets get activated to plug the hole and signal for…