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High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

High maternal linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may impact fetal development and increase the risk of obesity and inflammation in offspring. However, more research is needed to fully understand these effects in humans.

10 Sep 2024

Study reveals how sex hormones regulate immune system functions

Findings indicate that testosterone therapy in trans men alters immune system responses, suggesting implications for disease susceptibility and treatment.

6 Sep 2024

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Early intermittent hyperlipidemia significantly accelerates atherosclerosis by disrupting macrophage function, highlighting the need for early cholesterol management.

6 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth, is one of the most prevalent dental conditions worldwide.

5 Sep 2024

Research finds tumor-promoting potential in common skin fungus

A common skin fungus, Malassezia globosa may invade deep tissues through the skin or by other means, then cause tumor growth, according to a new study.

5 Sep 2024

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

Findings on early viral and immune markers provide insights into the pathogenesis of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, informing future research and therapies.

2 Sep 2024

New test detects cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Individuals with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk of certain cancers could be identified by a simple blood test, this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) (Madrid, 9-13 September) will hear.

28 Aug 2024

The role of HPV in male fertility: New data on sperm quality and oxidative stress

Findings indicate HR-HPV infections affect sperm health, increasing oxidative stress and altering cytokine levels, emphasizing HPV's impact on male fertility.

27 Aug 2024

Study reveals metabolic switch crucial for memory T cell formation and cancer immunity

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system's T cells that is essential to the generation of memory T cells - which confer lasting immunity to previously encountered pathogens - and a T cell subtype found in tumors that drives anti-tumor responses during immunotherapy.

23 Aug 2024

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

Researchers compare the therapeutic efficacy of risakizumab and ustekinumab for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.

23 Aug 2024

The gut barrier plays key role in colorectal cancer prognosis

A new review was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on August 14, 2024, entitled, "The gut barrier as a gatekeeper in colorectal cancer treatment."

19 Aug 2024

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

Study demonstrates that a novel prime/boost vaccination protocol using live-attenuated influenza vaccines effectively induces strong immune responses in pigs, offering a promising approach for future influenza vaccination strategies.

13 Aug 2024

Engineered NK cells with IL-21 show strong antitumor activity against glioblastoma

Natural killer (NK) cells engineered to express interleukin-21 (IL-21) demonstrated sustained antitumor activity against glioblastoma stem cell-like cells (GSCs) both in vitro and in vivo, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

12 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Cross-reactive T cells link SARS-CoV-2 to autoimmune triggers in MIS-C

Research identifies cross-reactive T cells targeting both SARS-CoV-2 and human SNX8 protein, providing insights into the autoimmune mechanisms driving MIS-C in children.

8 Aug 2024

Discovery of Tr1 cells as a barrier to cancer immunotherapy offers new hope for treatment

Immunobiologists Robert Schreiber, PhD, (left) and Hussein Sultan, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, found that a subset of immune cells that normally puts the brakes on the immune system to prevent it from attacking the body's healthy cells inadvertently also dampens cancer immunotherapy.

7 Aug 2024

Interleukin News and Research

High linoleic acid intake during pregnancy may harm fetal growth and raise obesity risk

Study reveals how sex hormones regulate immune system functions

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

Study links periodontal bacteria to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

Research finds tumor-promoting potential in common skin fungus

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

New test detects cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients

The role of HPV in male fertility: New data on sperm quality and oxidative stress

Study reveals metabolic switch crucial for memory T cell formation and cancer immunity

Risankizumab outperforms ustekinumab in treating moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease

The gut barrier plays key role in colorectal cancer prognosis

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

Engineered NK cells with IL-21 show strong antitumor activity against glioblastoma

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Cross-reactive T cells link SARS-CoV-2 to autoimmune triggers in MIS-C

Discovery of Tr1 cells as a barrier to cancer immunotherapy offers new hope for treatment

Researchers uncover immune system barrier to cancer treatment

Osteoporosis and aging linked at cellular level

Highly inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis patients more susceptible to cognitive impairment

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