Breakthrough in FcγRI inhibition opens path to safer autoimmune therapies
An international research group directed by UMC Utrecht have developed and characterized two first-in-class antibodies that specifically block…
Blood group A linked to a higher risk of primary biliary cholangitis
A major retrospective study shows that people with blood group A face a higher likelihood of autoimmune liver…
Study identifies iron dysregulation in the spleen as a driver of immune aging
Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biology have identified a unique mechanism involved…
T cells drive vaccine effectiveness against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)…
Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
Scientists discover hidden weakness in Lyme disease bacterium
For decades, Lyme disease has frustrated both physicians and patients alike. Caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, the…
Study links common Epstein-Barr virus to autoimmune lupus
One of humanity’s most ubiquitous infectious pathogens bears the blame for the chronic autoimmune condition called systemic lupus…
New dietary supplement may efficiently treat iron deficiency and anemia
Iron deficiency is globally widespread. Women are particularly affected, with one in five in Europe suffering from iron…
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But…
Investigating the impact of starting HIV drugs within days of infection
Despite effective HIV medication, the immune system of people with HIV remains disrupted in the long term. Researchers…
Study reveals tumor defense mechanisms in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, immunotherapies-treatments that reactivate…
Bowel cancer’s “Big Bang” moment reveals how the disease takes shape
Like the astronomical explosion that kickstarted the universe, bowel cancer has a “Big Bang” moment which determines how…