New research reveals the neurochemical gatekeeper to learning and how to unlock it. The link from sound-evoked adenosine release to neuromodulator activation holds the key to cortical plasticity functions as we age. Learn more at ow.ly/yzXt50RlpZj #Neuroscience

Gilles Vassal, MD, of Gustave Roussy, presents “Accelerating therapeutic innovations for children and adolescents with cancer' in The Science of Childhood Cancer lecture series. Join us on 04/25, at 12 pm/1 pm ET.

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New research by Stacey Schultz-Cherry suggests that metabolic health, not just obesity, impacts flu vaccine effectiveness. Switching to a healthy diet before vaccination could significantly boost protection, regardless of BMI. Learn more in Nature Microbiology bit.ly/3w4nBZl

New studies show that in mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, patients can resume chemotherapy uninterrupted. New guidelines outline risk factors that could lead to severe infections. bit.ly/43Y6Hsc

Should you be worried that Avian flu has been found in U.S dairy cattle? Not yet, say virologists Richard Webby, PhD, and Stacey Schultz-Cherry, PhD. They share key information on the future of virus. Learn more. bit.ly/3IWMkSl

Daniel Herranz (Herranz Lab), PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pediatrics RutgersCancerInstNJ, presents “Novel therapeutic targets in T-cell Leukemia,” in The Science of Childhood Cancer lecture series. Join us 04/18 at 12pm CT/1pm ET. bit.ly/3UnuWNI

Honored to receive a Scholar-in-training award from the Margaret Foti Foundation and had a fantastic time presenting our work at #AACR24 . Heading back to Memphis with lots of new friends and exciting ideas!

St. Jude Scholars-in-training Kateryna Petrykey, PhD, and Randolph Larsen, graduate students, received Scholars-in-Training awards at the annual AACR meeting. The highly competitive awards recognize young investigators presenting meritorious proffered papers. Congratulations!

How can we balance the necessary function of the immune system in clearing virally-infected cells with keeping our lungs functioning and limiting collateral damage? A fantastic collaboration led by Sidd Balachandran offers a solution (1/5)
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Flu virus infections can cause life-threatening lung damage in some patients. Our researchers helped create a new drug that gives promise for treating patients with advanced infections and potentially saving lives.

Read more from Paul G Thomas in nature. bit.ly/3JbNfye

Congratulations to Ching-Hon Pui, MD, for receiving the AACR-@StBalrdricks Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Cancer Research. Your pioneering research is lifesaving, and your commitment is inspiring. ow.ly/EzF250Ra17K
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The origins of the recent #H5N1 (avian flu) case in Texas remain unknown, but Dr. Richard Webby from St. Jude Research offers insights into transmission between animals and humans, the likelihood of more cases, vaccine availability, and treatment. #Avianflu
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