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

Updated on: April 09,2024

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

Updated on:April 09,2024

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Updated on: June 01,2024

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Updated on:June 01,2024

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05

Updated on: April 28,2024

New insights on B cells: Researchers explore building better antibodies and curbing autoimmune diseases

by Nancy Fliesler,Harvard Medical SchoolGb3 drives affinity and diversity of antibody responses and protects against viral infection. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adg05

Updated on:April 28,2024

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Updated on: March 27,2024

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Updated on:March 27,2024

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

Updated on: May 07,2024

β-damascone: Using the aroma component of rose fragrance as a novel immunomodulator

by Tokyo University of ScienceOveractivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a

Updated on:May 07,2024

Omega-3 fatty acid stops lupus trigger, but how?

by James Pestka , Sarina Gleason,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityMichigan State University scientists have received a $2.3 million, five-year National Institutes of Hea

Updated on: April 20,2024

Omega-3 fatty acid stops lupus trigger, but how?

by James Pestka , Sarina Gleason,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityMichigan State University scientists have received a $2.3 million, five-year National Institutes of Hea

Updated on:April 20,2024

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why

Updated on: April 08,2024

Autoimmune diseases in ALS patients linked to genetic mutation

by Sarah Lichtman,Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterRobert Baloh, MD, PhD, at work in his laboratory. Credit: Cedars-SinaiA study published today in the journalNaturecould help explain why

Updated on:April 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

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

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

Updated on: June 20,2024

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

Updated on:June 20,2024

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 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

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the

Updated on: March 24,2024

Over 40 genetic links to rheumatoid arthritis discovered

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe results of the largest international study to date into the genetic basis of rheumatoid arthritis, published in the journal Nature, shed light on the biology of the

Updated on:March 24,2024