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

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on: May 14,2026

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on:May 14,2026

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

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

How bacteria outsmart the immune system: Two-pronged strategy revealed

byHebrew University of JerusalemModel of the NleD-PPM1A complex. Credit:Advanced Science(2026). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202509702Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single prot

Updated on: May 18,2026

How bacteria outsmart the immune system: Two-pronged strategy revealed

byHebrew University of JerusalemModel of the NleD-PPM1A complex. Credit:Advanced Science(2026). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202509702Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single prot

Updated on:May 18,2026

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

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

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

Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention

byINRAETicks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives fro

Updated on: May 23,2026

Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention

byINRAETicks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives fro

Updated on:May 23,2026

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