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Science News for July 17, 2021


Researchers reveal pathogenesis and therapeutic strategy of pre-engraftment syndrome

Severe PES is characterized by high fever, rash, diarrhea, and increased transplant-related mortality. A study revealed that monocytes derived from cord blood produce proinflammatory cytokines, leading to PES. Tocilizumab treatment significantly controlled clinical symptoms and reduced mortality in patients with severe PES

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 17, 2021

New long-term satellite analysis shows "plum" rainy season wetter now than ever before

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University analyzed long-term satellite data to find a significant increase in rainfall over the past decade during the annual Meiyu-Baiu rainy season. The increased rainfall is driven by tropical moisture transport and upper tropospheric troughs, which are strongly correlated with enhanced rainfall.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 17, 2021