Tumor environments sculpt diverse natural killer cells for cancer therapies
For decades, natural killer (NK) cells have been classified into two main groups based on surface markers: one…
Could the type of fiber children eat matter for their developing gut microbiome?
From microbial diversity to gut barrier function, researchers are uncovering how individual fiber types may interact differently with…
Thymulin curbs age-related inflammation and slows breast tumors in mice
A thymus-derived peptide reduced inflammatory immune activity and improved immunotherapy responses in aged mice, suggesting a potential strategy…
Nasal viruses may drive allergic rhinitis, and ribavirin shows early promise as a targeted spray treatment
A new study suggests that clearing symptom-driving nasal viruses could calm allergic inflammation and open a fresh treatment…
Cytokine-armored CAR-T cell therapy successfully attacks aggressive brain tumors in mice
Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new cytokine-armored CAR-T cell therapy that helps the…
Anti-inflammatory drug tocilizumab shows promise for difficult-to-treat depression
Immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat depression. This is a key finding from a University…
A single sauna session boosts immune cells within minutes
New research reveals how a brief Finnish sauna session mobilizes immune defenses within minutes, offering fresh clues into…
Study reveals coffee triggers distinct cytokine responses compared with pure caffeine
A controlled human study reveals that coffee’s complex chemical matrix may shape immune responses differently than pure caffeine,…
Scientists outline how organ rejuvenation strategies could solve the donor shortage
New insights into cellular aging, perfusion technologies, and senescence-targeting treatments show how aging organs could be revived, turning…
Poor dietary iron weakens lung memory T cells after flu infection
Even when immune memory cells form in the lung after influenza infection, insufficient dietary iron leaves them less…
Cesarean births do not raise infant allergy risk in major Japanese cohort study
A nationwide Japanese cohort finds no evidence that cesarean delivery increases early-life risks of eczema, wheezing, asthma, or…
What clinicians and families can do now
A new ACC scientific statement shows that cholesterol control alone is not enough; targeting inflammation with lifestyle and…