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Immunology & Rheumatology
Focuses on rheumatic and immune diseases.
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COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'

COVID-19 science: Understanding the basics of 'herd immunity'

by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez,American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecently I heard a medical "expert" on the news incorrectly define the term "herd immunity." It'
Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa

Spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 relatives can evolve against immune responses

by eLifeNovel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, isolated from a patient. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Fa
A plant-based compound that inhibits reactivation of the HIV viral reservoir, giving the immune system a break

A plant-based compound that inhibits reactivation of the HIV viral reservoir, giving the immune system a break

by The Wistar InstituteOverview of HIV inhibitor screening strategy and identification of (–)-hopeaphenol. (A) Representative flow cytometry examples of HIV-GFP reporter expression in unstimulate

A plant-based compound that inhibits reactivation of the HIV viral reservoir, giving the immune system a break

by The Wistar InstituteOverview of HIV inhibitor screening strategy and identification of (–)-hopeaphenol. (A) Representative flow cytometry examples of HIV-GFP reporter expression in unstimulate
What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri
New insights reveal how house dust mites trigger allergic asthma by activating immune system

New insights reveal how house dust mites trigger allergic asthma by activating immune system

byUniversity of PittsburghMouse lymph node with hotspots of IL2 activity circled. Credit: Kun HeNew research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common tri

New insights reveal how house dust mites trigger allergic asthma by activating immune system

byUniversity of PittsburghMouse lymph node with hotspots of IL2 activity circled. Credit: Kun HeNew research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common tri
Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the
Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne

Researchers call for improved accessibility to specialist medical services during health care crises

by Keele UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the COVID pandemic, could have a ne
The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group from Kumamoto University, Japan, has clarified the mechanism by which human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes i

The novel mechanisms for inflammation and cancer induced by HTLV-1

by Kumamoto UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group from Kumamoto University, Japan, has clarified the mechanism by which human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes i
B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonBiomolecular researcher Navin Varadarajan anticipates that his data will serve as a foundation for investigating multiple hypotheses on the roles of B cell

B cells gone bad could be the culprit in rheumatoid arthritis

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonBiomolecular researcher Navin Varadarajan anticipates that his data will serve as a foundation for investigating multiple hypotheses on the roles of B cell
A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressImages showing the distribution of tagged STING and HA-HPN proteins in liver cells. Credit: F. Hsin et al.,Science Signaling(2021)Chronic viral infections

A turncoat protein allows viruses to ride roughshod in the liver, paving the way to cancer

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressImages showing the distribution of tagged STING and HA-HPN proteins in liver cells. Credit: F. Hsin et al.,Science Signaling(2021)Chronic viral infections
Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

by Georgia State UniversityThis picture illustrates an example of gut microbiota composition dictating how resident lung alveolar macrophages (AM) respond to viral infection. The presence of segm

Study finds gut microbiota influence severity of respiratory viral infection

by Georgia State UniversityThis picture illustrates an example of gut microbiota composition dictating how resident lung alveolar macrophages (AM) respond to viral infection. The presence of segm
New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

by Queen Mary, University of London(Medical Xpress)—A new approach to arthritis treatment, which avoids unforeseen side-effects by delivering drugs exclusively to affected inflamed joints, has be

New approach to arthritis treatment could avoid serious side-effects

by Queen Mary, University of London(Medical Xpress)—A new approach to arthritis treatment, which avoids unforeseen side-effects by delivering drugs exclusively to affected inflamed joints, has be