178

Immunology & Rheumatology
Focuses on rheumatic and immune diseases.
Sub Categories on Immunology & Rheumatology
Latest Articles
tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf

tRNA fragments are involved in poststroke immune reactions

by Goethe University Frankfurt am MainCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSebastian Lobentanzer of Goethe University, Frankfurt, has been studying small RNA dynamics in various contexts using bioinf
COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea

COVID-19's deadliness for men reveals why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

by Adam Moeser,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.Initial reports from China revealed the ea
Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr

Scientists find genetic link between sugary drinks and gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—University of Otago and Auckland scientists have for the first time discovered a human gene variant that can "turn bad" when affected by sugary dr
Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

by McMaster UniversityBrian Coombes in his lab at McMaster University. Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster University researchers have found a new way bacteria evade the human immune system and p

Covert tactics used by bacteria to trick human immune system

by McMaster UniversityBrian Coombes in his lab at McMaster University. Credit: McMaster UniversityMcMaster University researchers have found a new way bacteria evade the human immune system and p
Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in

Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis

by University of DelawareThe blue area is the cell nucleus, the white area is F-actin, the structural scaffolding of the cells. Researchers discovered adseverin regulates the amount of F-actin in
World's first CAR-T cell therapy for a child with lupus

World's first CAR-T cell therapy for a child with lupus

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergThe medical team and their patient (left to right): Dr. Tobias Krickau, Dr. Nora Naumann-Bartsch, Patientin Uresa A., Prof. Dr. Markus Metzler,

World's first CAR-T cell therapy for a child with lupus

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergThe medical team and their patient (left to right): Dr. Tobias Krickau, Dr. Nora Naumann-Bartsch, Patientin Uresa A., Prof. Dr. Markus Metzler,
New juvenile idiopathic arthritis guideline emphasizes disease-modifying treatments

New juvenile idiopathic arthritis guideline emphasizes disease-modifying treatments

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview the 2021 Guideline for the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at ACR Co

New juvenile idiopathic arthritis guideline emphasizes disease-modifying treatments

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will preview the 2021 Guideline for the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at ACR Co
OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

by Peter Sly,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageScientists around the world are continuing to test countless vaccines and drugs in the hope of finding effective ways to prevent and treat

OM85: How bacteria in a capsule could protect us from coronavirus and other respiratory infections

by Peter Sly,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageScientists around the world are continuing to test countless vaccines and drugs in the hope of finding effective ways to prevent and treat
Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported

Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy for osteoarthritis

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA pilot study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine combined wearable technology and patient-reported
New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

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

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
Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r

Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

by University of California - BerkeleyMany autoimmune diseases, including lupus, have been linked to problems with the toll-like receptors (TLR) on immune cells, in particular the TLR7 and TLR8 r
SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617 attacks immune system

by The German Primate CenterThe spike protein on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 virions mediates entry into target cells. It Is the main target for neutralizing antibodies that are produced following