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Houston Methodist Researchers Identify Key Protein to Potentially Halt Autoimmune Diseases and Allergies | Newswise

David Bale2 weeks ago08 mins

Newswise — HOUSTON-(Jan. 21, 2025) – Houston Methodist researchers have identified a key protein as a potential therapeutic target for stopping the body’s immune system from mistakenly attacking itself, offering new hope for treating autoimmune diseases and allergies. The paper titled “Apex1 safeguards genomic stability to ensure a cytopathic T cell fate in autoimmune disease…

Doctor available to talk about the impact of the California wildfire smoke on heart health. | Newswise

David Bale3 weeks ago01 mins

Multiple wildfires in Southern California have destroyed homes, caused at least five deaths, and forced the evacuation of nearly 200-thousand people. The fires have also created unhealthy air conditions for people who live in nearby areas. Smoke and particulate matter can drift and affect those who live thousands of miles away. Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi is…

Houston Methodist Scientists Make Surprising Disco | Newswise

David Bale2 months ago07 mins

Newswise — HOUSTON-(Dec. XX, 2024) –Houston Methodist researchers have discovered that certain components of so-called “good” cholesterol — high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – may be associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Led by Henry J. Pownall, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry in medicine at the Houston Methodist Research Institute, and Khurram Nasir, M.D., M.P.H., a…