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Science News for September 22, 1997


UT Southwestern Eye Researchers Test Oral Vaccine That Prevents Corneal-Transplant Rejection

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed an oral vaccine that may prevent rejection of corneal transplants. The vaccine involves feeding processed corneal cells from donor corneas to recipients over time, training their immune system to accept donated corneas without the need for powerful immunosuppressive drugs.

SourceUT Southwestern Medical Center·JournalBritish Journal of Ophthalmology·DateSep 22, 1997

Smoking Mice Lead To Emphysema Breakthrough

Scientists found that mice lacking the macrophage elastase enzyme showed no signs of emphysema after heavy smoking. This discovery challenges previous theories and offers new hope for emphysema treatment. Researchers are now exploring metalloproteinase inhibitors to prevent the disease.

SourceWashU Medicine·JournalScience·DateSep 22, 1997