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

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

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