Scientists find a way to boost plant grow without sacrificing immunity
Colorado State University researchers found that restoring cytokinin signaling in immune-activated Arabidopsis thaliana improved growth and reproductive output…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
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…
Gut microbes may help explain why obesity and type 2 diabetes become harder to reverse
A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and…
Mesenchymal drift may explain how aging cells lose their identity
A new review argues that aging may not be just a collection of molecular defects, but a progressive…
Researchers develop pH and redox-sensitive systems to reduce immunotherapy toxicity
Although cancer immunotherapy has transformed treatment by harnessing the immune system to eliminate tumors, only a small subset…
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…
How the immune system may influence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related diseases
A sweeping review shows how the brain’s immune defenses can both fight and fuel neurodegeneration, revealing why timing,…
Exercise cuts ‘chemo brain’ and fatigue in cancer patients
A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to…
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,…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
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…