The Epstein-Barr virus and a high-risk gene may work together to trick the immune system into attacking the brain in MS, a ...

“Since the discovery of transplantation as a life-saving therapy for blood malignancies by Dr. E Donnall Thomas, there have been major advances that have significantly lowered the side effects and ...

The FDA cleared the investigational new drug (IND) application for a global phase 3 registrational trial of iSCIB1 +, a DNA plasmid vaccine, in patients with advanced melanoma, scheduled to commence ...

Los Angeles had more traffic deaths than homicides last year. At least 330 people were killed in vehicle collisions, the highest number in 20 years. Even as L.A. streets have become deadlier, the city ...

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Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing is important in organ transplantation protocols, as they determine the likelihood of rejection. The HLA system is little understood, however. In simple terms, the ...

The union that represents Los Angeles city firefighters launched a campaign this week against Measure HLA, delivering the first serious threat to a ballot proposal intended to improve safety on the ...

This Tuesday, voters will have to decide the fate of Measure HLA, an initiative supporters claim will make Los Angeles' congested streets safer; however, its opponents believe it will only increase ...