Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Updated on: March 07,2024

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Updated on:March 07,2024

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

Updated on: May 08,2024

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Updated on: June 26,2024

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

Updated on:June 26,2024

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

Updated on: April 24,2024

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

Updated on:April 24,2024

Scientists discover two cellular defects appear to drive disease in lupus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic im

Updated on: July 11,2024

Scientists discover two cellular defects appear to drive disease in lupus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic im

Updated on:July 11,2024

Mood disorders common with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Wanruchad

Updated on: July 02,2024

Mood disorders common with rheumatoid arthritis

(HealthDay)—Depression and anxiety are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Jan. 6 in theInternational Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.Wanruchad

Updated on:July 02,2024

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Updated on: May 26,2024

Points to consider when using interferon assays

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInterferons are type of protein called a cytokine. They have important roles in the immune system. Interfe

Updated on:May 26,2024

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on: April 24,2024

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

Updated on:April 24,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Updated on:June 15,2024

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R

Updated on: October 10,2024

Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

byRockefeller UniversityRecall germinal centers formed in response to a secondary infection generate a second line of defense, rebuffing memory B cells in favor of training naive ones. Credit: R

Updated on:October 10,2024

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Updated on: June 17,2024

Study investigates rates of adverse events for common rheumatoid arthritis drug

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMethotrexate is a common drug with a long history; for the past 40 years, it's been used to treat a range of diseases. Today it is

Updated on:June 17,2024