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Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un

Trials bring hope for world–first rheumatoid arthritis treatment

by University of QueenslandUQ’s Diamantina Institute Professor Ranjeny Thomas. Credit: University of QueenslandHuman trials of an innovative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis developed by The Un
The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system
Preventing cell death as novel therapeutic strategy for rheumatoid arthritis

Preventing cell death as novel therapeutic strategy for rheumatoid arthritis

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study has identified a new molecular mechanism causing rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers found that d

Preventing cell death as novel therapeutic strategy for rheumatoid arthritis

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainA collaborative study has identified a new molecular mechanism causing rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers found that d
Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressPresence of Tcf7+CD8+T cells during the primary response to infection. (A) Experimental schematic: Naïve P14 cells (CD45.2) were transferred into congenica

Scientists solve 18-year-old mystery and find the once-elusive source of a critical T cell population

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressPresence of Tcf7+CD8+T cells during the primary response to infection. (A) Experimental schematic: Naïve P14 cells (CD45.2) were transferred into congenica
COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

by York UniversityPrimary series and booster dose model fit results. (A) Example individual model fits for the primary series (blue) and booster dose (orange) Anti-S trajectory data. Dashed lines for

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

by York UniversityPrimary series and booster dose model fit results. (A) Example individual model fits for the primary series (blue) and booster dose (orange) Anti-S trajectory data. Dashed lines for
DNA as a weapon of immune defense

DNA as a weapon of immune defense

by University of GenevaThis is a slug made up of social amoebae. In red are the reactive oxygen species produced by the sentinel cells, which are necessary for the generation of DNA nets that def

DNA as a weapon of immune defense

by University of GenevaThis is a slug made up of social amoebae. In red are the reactive oxygen species produced by the sentinel cells, which are necessary for the generation of DNA nets that def
Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl

Dissecting the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus development

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a typical autoimmune rheumatic disease. This multifactorial condition results from a combination of multipl
How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th
Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would

Screening and treating infections in AIIRD

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Typical screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) status include HBsAg, anti-HBcore and anti-HBs. HBsAg-positive patients (HBV carriers) would
Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.An international team of researchers has identified some of the genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of rec

Genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of RVVC found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCandida albicans. Credit: Wikipedia.An international team of researchers has identified some of the genes and cellular processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of rec
Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

by Michelle Batthish and Stephanie Garner,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageLiving with severeinflammatory arthritisor any other serious condition of the joints, bones and mu
Half of lupus rashes harbor high levels of bacteria responsible for infections

Half of lupus rashes harbor high levels of bacteria responsible for infections

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that one side effect of lupus could also make patients with the autoimmune condition more vulnerable to a skin infection, or sp

Half of lupus rashes harbor high levels of bacteria responsible for infections

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that one side effect of lupus could also make patients with the autoimmune condition more vulnerable to a skin infection, or sp