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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their

Researchers uncover new mode of action for HUMIRA in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by Rockefeller University PressIn the presence of adalimumab, TNF on the surface of a monocyte interacts with receptor molecules on the surface of two regulatory T cells, thereby promoting their
Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre

Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease

byKing's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-thre
An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m

An extra X chromosome-linked gene may explain decreased viral infection severity in females

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been known that viral infections can be more severe in males than females, but the question as to why has remained a m
COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

by Matthew Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround the world, immunologists who retooled their labs to join the fight against SARS-CoV-2 are furiously trying to explain

COVID-19 causes some patients' immune systems to attack their own bodies, which may contribute to severe illness

by Matthew Woodruff,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAround the world, immunologists who retooled their labs to join the fight against SARS-CoV-2 are furiously trying to explain
Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

byUniversity of Texas at AustinCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsChildren with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an incr
Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalSchematic overview of SCENT and SCENT enhancer–gene pairs across nine single-cell multimodal datasets.a, SCENT identifies (1) activecis-regulatory regio

Researchers develop statistical method for genetic mapping of autoimmune diseases

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalSchematic overview of SCENT and SCENT enhancer–gene pairs across nine single-cell multimodal datasets.a, SCENT identifies (1) activecis-regulatory regio
Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub

Joint cell finding gives clues for improved treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of GlasgowThe key to swift treatments to cure the pain of rheumatoid arthritis has been found in the joints of people with the condition who are in long-term remission.The study—pub
Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen

Possible new biomarker for better detection of numerous inflammatory diseases

by Kiel UniversityTryptophan concentrations in the blood were significantly reduced in 9 of 13 chronic inflammatory diseases examined. Credit: S. Klahn, Exzellenzcluster PMITryptophan is an essen
Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt

Researchers validate pediatric 'allergic march' in largest national study of its kind

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the largest study of its kind, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used electronic healt
Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro

Curbing blood cancers by teaching immune cells to kill mutant stem cells

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonROS and TLR3 signaling mediates the "eat-me" and "don't eat me" signals that determine stem cell clonal selection by macro
CAR T cell therapy effective as first-line treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma

CAR T cell therapy effective as first-line treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-

CAR T cell therapy effective as first-line treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that axi-cel, an autologous anti-
The promise of precision medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

The promise of precision medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

by Yale UniversityA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaIn a new study, a Yale-led research team identified the mechanism of a gene that raises the risk of s

The promise of precision medicine for rheumatoid arthritis

by Yale UniversityA hand affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: James Heilman, MD/WikipediaIn a new study, a Yale-led research team identified the mechanism of a gene that raises the risk of s