Activated immune cells secrete tiny capsules bearing DNA that can enter other immune and tumor cells to stimulate the body’s defense systems, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Researchers found that nerves of the sympathetic nervous system are often abundant in melanomas, and can inhibit tumor growth by reducing local tumor-supportive macrophages.
Weill Cornell Medicine investigators made an unexpected finding that could open new avenues for therapies against inflammatory bowel disease, food allergy and other autoimmune conditions.
The work of the Humanities scholars spans across humanities fields and also highlights intersections with science, technology, business, law and other disciplines.
Delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics.
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have demonstrated, for the first time, that Hodgkin lymphoma cancer cells from patient samples are immune cells stuck in an “identity crisis.”
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine found that a protein long thought to be a foot soldier in the body’s defense against bacterial infection, does not actually help clear invaders the way its close cousin does.
Three Cornell undergraduates are recipients of this year’s Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Awards, which recognize students for their commitment to community-engaged work addressing pressing social challenges.
