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Pre-basophils: A basophil origin story

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have identified a previously unknown intermediate cell type, pre-basophils, which plays a critical role in the differentiation of precursor cells into mature basophils. These newly discovered cells exhibit higher proliferation capacity and distinct surface protein expression profiles...

SourceTokyo Medical and Dental University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 7, 2023

Why does a leukemic mutation not always lead to leukemia? A new clue from a mouse study at USC

Scientists from USC Stem Cell laboratory discovered a mechanism linking leukemic mutations to varying disease potentials, identifying RNA splicing regulator Rbm25 as a critical factor. The study found that over-contributing clones of blood stem cells produce excessive myeloid cells, leading to potential leukemia development.

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalBlood·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2023

Innate immune response may predict COVID-19 severity

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden found that COVID-19 disease severity is linked to the characteristics of white blood cells called granulocytes. Combined measurements of granulocyte characteristics and widely used biomarkers can predict key clinical features such as respiratory function and multiorgan failure.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 23, 2021