Study discovers how chronic lung conditions affect children’s immune system
Researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the way for better treatments.
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New research identifies three distinct multiple sclerosis endophenotypes for personalized treatment
In a transformative study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, an international team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in the understanding and potential treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Research offers insight into future understanding of MS and its treatments
The test that was developed using an existing diagnostic procedure as its basis and has the potential to be applied in clinical trials that target the Epstein Barr Virus.
Mitochondrial roles in antiviral immunity modify manifestations of neurological diseases
A multidisciplinary team of scientists led by University of Helsinki reports that a progressive neurodegenerative disease can be triggered by a viral infection. The mechanism relates to mitochondrial roles in antiviral defense mechanisms.
New study reveals how T cells gain and maintain tolerance to gut bacteria
The immune system in the intestine maintains a careful balance, tolerating our long-term resident (commensal) gut bacteria while defending against invading pathogens. Under certain circumstances, dysregulation of our intestinal immune response to comme…
Scientists call for urgent action to prevent immune-mediated illnesses caused by climate change and biodiversity loss
The ecosystems we live in don’t work the way they used to—and that’s bad for our health. Climate change, pollution, and falling biodiversity are all damaging our immune systems. The lack of positive environmental exposures to build the strength of our …
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in mouse study
Alzheimer’s disease starts with a sticky protein called amyloid beta that builds up into plaques in the brain, setting off a chain of events that results in brain atrophy and cognitive decline. The new generation of Alzheimer’s drugs—the first proven t…
A new hope in immunotherapy against cancer
In a new study published in Molecular Oncology, researchers have discovered a novel mechanism to enhance the body’s immune response to tumors.
Hope for treating autoimmune diseases: Researchers explore diagnostic role of the systemic inflammation index
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases.
Soluble immune checkpoint factors in blood as potential biomarkers of therapeutic efficacy for ICI cancer immunotherapy
Cancer is a prevalent disorder where cells divide and grow uncontrollably and eventually spread to other regions or organs in the body. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a highly prevalent form of lung cancer. Current therapeutic strategies against…