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Researchers develop novel technique to monitor remote immune mechanisms

The human immune system works hard to maintain an individual’s health and protect against viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and cancerous cells.

17 Dec 2021

Genetic mutation appears to be a predisposing factor for COPD independent of smoking

In 2019, the WHO positioned chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) third in the global ranking of causes of death.

From Institut Pasteur 15 Dec 2021

Researchers identify toxic senescent cells in the brain as potential target for Alzheimer’s treatment

For the first time, scientists have identified a rare population of potentially toxic senescent cells in human brains that can serve as a target for a new Alzheimer's disease treatment.

13 Dec 2021

Research offers alternative cell option for organs-on-chips

Organ-on-a-chip technology has provided a push to discover new drugs for a variety of rare and ignored diseases for which current models either don't exist or lack precision. In particular, these platforms can include the cells of a patient, thus resulting in patient-specific discovery.

13 Dec 2021

Study reveals bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth, gums to periodontitis

When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you; but what happens when gum or tooth disease starts to dim your pearly whites? Now, researchers from Japan have found a bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth and gums to periodontitis.

8 Dec 2021

Cancer drug effective against Alzheimer’s disease, says research

According to recent research carried out by researchers from the Weill Cornell Medicine, a gene mutation associated with Alzheimer’s disease changes a signaling pathway in specific immune cells of individuals with the disease.

7 Dec 2021

New nanoparticle adjuvant could lead to more powerful vaccines

A common strategy to make vaccines more powerful is to deliver them along with an adjuvant -; a compound that stimulates the immune system to produce a stronger response.

6 Dec 2021

Natural anti-inflammatory compound in rosemary plants may benefit postpartum dairy cows

Rosemary and dairy cows could be a winning combination.

3 Dec 2021

Anti-idiotype antibodies may explain the long-term effects of COVID-19

With around 256 million cases and more than 5 million deaths worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged scientists and those in the medical field. Researchers are working to find effective vaccines and therapies, as well as understand the long-term effects of the infection.

From The University of California, Davis 26 Nov 2021

Antibodies play a major role in managing gut mycobiota, says study

According to recent research, antibody protection against harmful forms of fungi in the gut might be disrupted in some patients with Crohn’s disease.

25 Nov 2021

Study identifies key proteins that damage skin cells in psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by patches of red, inflamed skin and painful, scaly rashes.

25 Nov 2021

Research could help understand DCIR's role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases

While dendritic cell immunoreceptor (DCIR) is known to mediate inflammation and bone metabolism, ligands that bind DCIR and the mechanisms underlying DCIR activity remain poorly understood.

From Tokyo University of Science 25 Nov 2021

Antimicrobial compounds from soybean plants may help animals stay healthy

Antimicrobial compounds that soybean plants produce when threatened by insects, diseases and even drought may help animals stay healthy, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.

25 Nov 2021

Study shows why disruption of the body clock leads to inflammatory diseases

New research from RCSI has demonstrated the significant role that an irregular body clock plays in driving inflammation in the body's immune cells, with implications for the most serious and prevalent diseases in humans.

25 Nov 2021

Research demonstrates how diet affects immunity through the gut microbiome

The cliché "you are what you eat" has been used for hundreds of years to illustrate the link between diet and health. Now, an international team of researchers has found the molecular proof of this concept, demonstrating how diet ultimately affects immunity through the gut microbiome.

From Harvard Medical School 17 Nov 2021

Inflammation News and Research

Researchers develop novel technique to monitor remote immune mechanisms

Genetic mutation appears to be a predisposing factor for COPD independent of smoking

Researchers identify toxic senescent cells in the brain as potential target for Alzheimer’s treatment

Research offers alternative cell option for organs-on-chips

Study reveals bacterial signature that marks the shift from healthy teeth, gums to periodontitis

Cancer drug effective against Alzheimer’s disease, says research

New nanoparticle adjuvant could lead to more powerful vaccines

Natural anti-inflammatory compound in rosemary plants may benefit postpartum dairy cows

Anti-idiotype antibodies may explain the long-term effects of COVID-19

Antibodies play a major role in managing gut mycobiota, says study

Study identifies key proteins that damage skin cells in psoriasis

Research could help understand DCIR's role in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases

Antimicrobial compounds from soybean plants may help animals stay healthy

Study shows why disruption of the body clock leads to inflammatory diseases

Research demonstrates how diet affects immunity through the gut microbiome

Study identifies new gene that promotes progression to type 1 diabetes

Novel therapy induces phagocytosis to treat bacterial pneumonia

Apoptosis of mesenchymal stromal cells benefits therapeutic function

Pacific Ocean rockfish genomes offer new insights into the genetic determinants of aging

CRISPR screening identifies metabolic enzyme as new target for anti-inflammatory therapeutics

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