Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Rockefeller scientists engineer next-generation antibody to replace IVIG therapy
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy involves infusing patients with naturally occurring IgG antibodies to treat autoimmune conditions. With origins…
COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis
Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they…
Inflammation associated microglial expansion disrupts hippocampal glial network communication, driving postoperative neurocognitive impairment | Journal of Neuroinflammation
Characterization of glial and vascular cell populations in perioperative hippocampus The hippocampi of mice in both control and…
Mutated RIG-I receptor causes kidney inflammation through Y-RNA activation
Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have discovered how a small, naturally…
Hypoxia weakens the body’s infection defense by changing genetic material of neutrophils
Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body’s…
Mitochondria and lysosomes work together to control regulatory T cell activation
Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells that prevent inappropriate activation of the…
Researchers develop a novel approach to monitor CD8⁺ T cell activity over time
The ability of immune cells-particularly CD8+ T cells-to launch a rapid burst of proliferation inside tumors is key…
Epigenetic editing enables safer and more effective T cell therapies
Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic editing platform that…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
How The Shutdown Impacts Healthcare
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the shutdown’s impact on healthcare, the Nobel Prize winners…
Early antiviral treatment following gammaherpesvirus-68 infection of the central nervous system prevents subsequent multiple sclerosis-like disease | Journal of Neuroinflammation
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