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Alzheimer’s development: Study reveals why apoE4 gene fails to protect the brain from inflammation

A possible explanation has been found in a study for why apoE4, the most significant genetic risk factor associated with Alzheimer's disease, fails to protect the brain from inflammation.

25 May 2023

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

LMU immunologists have studied the early immune response to acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and show how vaccines could be improved in future.

25 May 2023

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

A team of researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting that by manipulating TAK1, a signaling protein that plays an important role in development of the immune system, they can slow down disease progression and improve muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

25 May 2023

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

New research is shedding light on global disparities in mortality rates from late-stage liver disease, also called cirrhosis.

25 May 2023

Researchers disclose how a nanomachine takes care of cleaning up inside the cell

To prevent our body's cells from overflowing with garbage and to keep them healthy, the waste inside them is constantly being disposed of.

25 May 2023

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

New research suggests that the immune system’s ability to respond to spinal-cord injuries diminishes with age – and identifies potential avenues to improve that response and help patients heal.

25 May 2023

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

A Michigan Medicine-led study finds that stressors across the lifespan - including poverty, abuse and divorce - are associated with worsening health and functional outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis.

25 May 2023

Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders

Swansea University researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can potentially be used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

25 May 2023

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm in length have been found everywhere because of plastic pollution - from the Earth's deep oceans to remote regions in Antarctica, and even the seafood we eat. But, are microplastics really harmful?

25 May 2023

Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

The Lupus Research Alliance and its clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Lupus Landmark Study, a groundbreaking observational research study to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for people living with lupus.

24 May 2023

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer and immunity.

24 May 2023

The adaptive immunity of human endemic viruses

Researchers studied the evolution of the ability of viruses to evade the neutralizing antibodies.

24 May 2023

National-level comprehensive mapping of high-fatality SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes

Researchers analyzed data from three SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks among nursing homes in Belgium.

24 May 2023

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Research highlights the crucial role of vitamins in metabolic and regulatory processes. It explores the microbial contribution of essential vitamins, such as vitamin K and B-group vitamins, in the gastrointestinal tract, emphasizing their impact on human health and the gut microbiome.

23 May 2023

Study findings offer hope for the development of novel treatments for leishmaniasis

In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil show how protozoans of the genus Leishmania that cause leishmaniasis manipulate a protein that plays an essential role in the organism's defense in order to continue to replicate, preventing the body from vanquishing the disease.

23 May 2023

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

Research paper investigates the relationship between very high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular outcomes in the general population. The study reveals that while men with high HDL-C face an increased risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular death, this association is not observed in women without coronary artery disease.

22 May 2023

Immune System News and Research

Alzheimer’s development: Study reveals why apoE4 gene fails to protect the brain from inflammation

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

Study sheds light on global disparities in mortality rates from liver disease

Researchers disclose how a nanomachine takes care of cleaning up inside the cell

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Lupus Landmark Study launched to accelerate the development of personalized treatments for lupus patients

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

The adaptive immunity of human endemic viruses

National-level comprehensive mapping of high-fatality SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes

Gut check: Our microbiome's vitamin factory could redefine personal health

Study findings offer hope for the development of novel treatments for leishmaniasis

High HDL-C levels and cardiovascular risks - what you need to know!

Identifying risk biomarkers for a serious side effect of stem cell transplants

Understanding the cause for suboptimal germinal center response in aged mice

Dad’s genome may be playing a bigger role in siblings born with ASD

Newly discovered molecule effectively destroys senescent cells

Understanding the DNA Damage Response in Innate Immunity eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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