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

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on: June 15,2024

Guidelines issued for vaccination in patients with rheumatic, musculoskeletal diseases

In new guidelines issued by the American College of Rheumatology, evidence-based recommendations are presented for the use of vaccinations in children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal dis

Updated on:June 15,2024

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

Updated on: March 24,2024

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

Updated on:March 24,2024

Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more target

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more target

Updated on:May 05,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation for active peripheral psoriatic arthritis shows no advantage

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn this proof-of-concept study, Maja Skov Kragsnaes and colleagues evaluated efficacy and safety of FMT in people with pso

Updated on: June 17,2024

Fecal microbiota transplantation for active peripheral psoriatic arthritis shows no advantage

by European Alliance of Associations for RheumatologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn this proof-of-concept study, Maja Skov Kragsnaes and colleagues evaluated efficacy and safety of FMT in people with pso

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Updated on:May 30,2024

Study of T cells from COVID-19 convalescents guides vaccine strategies

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the SARS-CoV-2-specific immune response kinetics. Memory T cells are maintained after recovery from COVID-19 with the

Updated on: April 10,2024

Study of T cells from COVID-19 convalescents guides vaccine strategies

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Overview of the SARS-CoV-2-specific immune response kinetics. Memory T cells are maintained after recovery from COVID-19 with the

Updated on:April 10,2024

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices

Updated on: March 24,2024

Lower RA activity for patients seen at practices with NPs, PAs

(HealthDay)—Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have lower disease activity when seen at practices with nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) versus rheumatologist-only practices

Updated on:March 24,2024

Monash researchers bringing hope to lupus patients

by Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University are leading the world's largest study to describe lupus patients and disease characteristics, bringing treat-to-target options for lupus a

Updated on: March 24,2024

Monash researchers bringing hope to lupus patients

by Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University are leading the world's largest study to describe lupus patients and disease characteristics, bringing treat-to-target options for lupus a

Updated on:March 24,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to peripheral artery disease

by Lori SolomonThere may be an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a review published online Nov. 30 inRheumatology International.Tays

Updated on: June 26,2024

Rheumatoid arthritis linked to peripheral artery disease

by Lori SolomonThere may be an association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a review published online Nov. 30 inRheumatology International.Tays

Updated on:June 26,2024

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu

Updated on: May 05,2024

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu

Updated on:May 05,2024

Synthetic immunology: Approaching a turning point in the treatment and prevention of disease

byHeidelberg UniversityTop-down versus bottom-up synthetic immunology. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01744-9Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of

Updated on: September 04,2024

Synthetic immunology: Approaching a turning point in the treatment and prevention of disease

byHeidelberg UniversityTop-down versus bottom-up synthetic immunology. Credit:Nature Nanotechnology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01744-9Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of

Updated on:September 04,2024