Gut 'primes' pathogenic T cells responsible for neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis, study finds

byKeio UniversityMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system (CNS). Wh

Updated on: May 13,2026

Gut 'primes' pathogenic T cells responsible for neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis, study finds

byKeio UniversityMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurological disorder caused by malfunctioning immune responses that target the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system (CNS). Wh

Updated on:May 13,2026

Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on: May 11,2026

Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on:May 11,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on: May 09,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on:May 09,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Updated on: May 08,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Updated on:May 08,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on: May 07,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on:May 07,2026

Cysteine pathways help T cells choose between multiplying and attacking tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.03.012A research team from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center,

Updated on: May 02,2026

Cysteine pathways help T cells choose between multiplying and attacking tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.03.012A research team from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center,

Updated on:May 02,2026

How T cells amplify signals: New study reveals key molecular switch

byDelthia Ricks, Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDSignaling is fundamental to how cells

Updated on: April 30,2026

How T cells amplify signals: New study reveals key molecular switch

byDelthia Ricks, Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDSignaling is fundamental to how cells

Updated on:April 30,2026

FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn with Marley Gaskins and her mother, Tamara Hogue. Marley was the first patient to enroll in the LAD-l clinical trial in 2019. Credit:

Updated on: April 29,2026

FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn with Marley Gaskins and her mother, Tamara Hogue. Marley was the first patient to enroll in the LAD-l clinical trial in 2019. Credit:

Updated on:April 29,2026

Algae-derived sugars show anti-inflammatory effects and support skin repair

byEstonian Research CouncilAmal D. Premarathna. Credit: Amal D. PremarathnaChronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries. Existing treatments are expensive and may ca

Updated on: April 09,2026

Algae-derived sugars show anti-inflammatory effects and support skin repair

byEstonian Research CouncilAmal D. Premarathna. Credit: Amal D. PremarathnaChronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries. Existing treatments are expensive and may ca

Updated on:April 09,2026

Study finds why asthma drugs help some children but not others

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic treatments for

Updated on: February 07,2026

Study finds why asthma drugs help some children but not others

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic treatments for

Updated on:February 07,2026