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New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05
Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,

Rheumatologist recommends patients receive pneumococcal vaccine

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterA pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients with rheumatic disorders. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical CenterPatients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus,
Black patients with lupus have three times higher risk of stroke

Black patients with lupus have three times higher risk of stroke

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that, in the U.S., Black patients with lupus have a threefold higher risk of stroke and a 24-fold higher risk of i

Black patients with lupus have three times higher risk of stroke

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that, in the U.S., Black patients with lupus have a threefold higher risk of stroke and a 24-fold higher risk of i
New 3-D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment

New 3-D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment

by University of CambridgeJoint space in hip, knee and ankle joints as analyzed by the JSM algorithm. Credit: Tom TurmezeiAn algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which coul

New 3-D imaging analysis technique could lead to improved arthritis treatment

by University of CambridgeJoint space in hip, knee and ankle joints as analyzed by the JSM algorithm. Credit: Tom TurmezeiAn algorithm to monitor the joints of patients with arthritis, which coul
How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2

How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2

by Dr. Jan Grabowski, TWINCORE - Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungThe first author of the study, Dr Matthias Bruhn, in the lab Credit: TWINCORE/GrabowskiB cells are part of

How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2

by Dr. Jan Grabowski, TWINCORE - Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungThe first author of the study, Dr Matthias Bruhn, in the lab Credit: TWINCORE/GrabowskiB cells are part of
Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

JANUARY 11, 2024byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsScientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the

Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

JANUARY 11, 2024byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsScientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the
A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth
New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time

New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time

byPolish Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00249As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infec

New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time

byPolish Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00249As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infec
Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha

Novel study identifies key molecular players in rheumatoid arthritis

by University of California - San DiegoAn x-ray depicts a hand fully affected by rheumatoid arthritis, which is characterized by swollen, painful joints, most commonly involving the wrists and ha
AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu

AI model can quantify radiographic joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis

An international competition resulted in the development of algorithms that provide feasible, quick, and accurate methods to quantify joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study pu
Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found

Some cases of long COVID-19 may be caused by an abnormally suppressed immune system

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led team of researchers studying the effect of the monoclonal antibody Leronlimab on long COVID-19 may have found
Antibodies linked to heart attacks

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim

Antibodies linked to heart attacks

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainLevels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are associated with rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any autoim