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

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

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
Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of

Among allergic conditions, food allergy found to have highest risk of developing eosinophilic esophagitis

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder of the esophagus, is increasingly recognized as a major cause of
Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an

Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis

byUniversity of BonnFluorescence microscopic imaging of the skin treated with the aptamer cream: - The aptamers (here marked in pink) were applied to the top layer of the skin in the form of an
New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c

New pathway in immune defense discovered: Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

by Inka Väth,University Hospital Bonn(from left) Dr. Ibrahim Hawwari, Prof. Bernardo Franklin and Lukas Roßnagel discover new intercellular communication mechanism in which blood platelets, so-c
How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

by Jason HowlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHalloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The conseq

How to keep kids with food allergies safe during Halloween

by Jason HowlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHalloween can be a particularly difficult time for kids with food allergies since many common candies contain one or more common allergens. The conseq
Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti

Low dose steroid use not associated with substantial weight gain or hypertension in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that the use of low-dose glucocorticoids was not associated with substanti
Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

by Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical SciencesS6K1 deletion attenuates age-related liver pathology.a, Experimental scheme.S6K1WT and KO mice were aged for 600 d to
One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

by Aarhus UniversityThe study leads us to hope that the immunological cells and inflammatory signalling molecules in the joint of each individual patient will be able to predict the most effectiv

One step closer to tailored treatment of severe rheumatic diseases

by Aarhus UniversityThe study leads us to hope that the immunological cells and inflammatory signalling molecules in the joint of each individual patient will be able to predict the most effectiv
New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive

New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsive
Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University. Importantly, t

Research suggests early life antibiotic increases asthma risk, providing clues to potential prevention of adult asthma

byMonash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics can trigger long term susceptibility to asthma, according to new research from Monash University. Importantly, t
Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis

Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2024.110337Researchers at Tsukuba University have discovered that the increase in reg

Uncovering the cause of regulatory T cell dysfunction in elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of TsukubaGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2024.110337Researchers at Tsukuba University have discovered that the increase in reg
Here's why B cells benefit from booster shots

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

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