Gut bacteria mimicry can accelerate the progression of multiple sclerosis
If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system…
Cancer cells break down nerve covers causing immune exhaustion and therapy resistance
Cancer cells can break down the protective covers around nerves, causing nerve injury that triggers chronic inflammation leading…
IRF-5 identified as key to preventing immune cell exhaustion
In fighting chronic infections or certain cancers, CD8+ T cells-the immune system’s frontline soldiers-eventually become exhausted. They lose…
Vegan diets support high-level training, but risks of muscle loss
Thinking of kicking meat off your plate? A new study shows that vegan diets keep soccer players running…