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Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle

Snapshot turns T cell immunology on its head

by Monash UniversityChallenging a universally accepted, longstanding consensus in the field of immunity requires hard evidence. New research from the Australian Research Council Centre of excelle
Mathematical dermatology: Unraveling the mechanism of urticaria from eruption shapes

Mathematical dermatology: Unraveling the mechanism of urticaria from eruption shapes

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)In vivo pathophysiological network of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Credit:Communications Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4

Mathematical dermatology: Unraveling the mechanism of urticaria from eruption shapes

by Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBI)In vivo pathophysiological network of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Credit:Communications Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s4
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated
New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an

New findings on tuberculosis could change how we treat inflammatory disorders

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis (TB) is a confounding scourge. It's the leading cause of death from infectious disease in the world, an
Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun

Review highlights the challenges and recent advances in targeted therapies for lupus nephritis

by Cactus CommunicationsSLE involves abnormal activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses, leading to systemic immune dysregulation and renal impairment. The complement system's dysfun
RNA sequencing used to discover novel genes and pathways in celiac disease

RNA sequencing used to discover novel genes and pathways in celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) have discovered novel gene

RNA sequencing used to discover novel genes and pathways in celiac disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) have discovered novel gene
Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio
Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como

Atopic dermatitis in children tied to learning, memory difficulties

by Lori SolomonPediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with greater odds of reported difficulties in learning and memory, but this association is driven by children with neurodevelopmental como
Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri
'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai
This gross mixture has big benefits for the study of bacteria

This gross mixture has big benefits for the study of bacteria

byUniversity of MichiganDetermining the bottleneck of infection forP. mirabilisduring UTI. (A–C) CBA/J mice were transurethrally inoculated with 107CFU. The inoculum contained

This gross mixture has big benefits for the study of bacteria

byUniversity of MichiganDetermining the bottleneck of infection forP. mirabilisduring UTI. (A–C) CBA/J mice were transurethrally inoculated with 107CFU. The inoculum contained
Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these

Medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce risk of autoimmune diseases

by American College of RheumatologyDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors commonly used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases in these