Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on: May 11,2026

Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on:May 11,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on: May 07,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on:May 07,2026

Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention

byINRAETicks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives fro

Updated on: May 23,2026

Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention

byINRAETicks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives fro

Updated on:May 23,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on: May 09,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on:May 09,2026

How bacteria outsmart the immune system: Two-pronged strategy revealed

byHebrew University of JerusalemModel of the NleD-PPM1A complex. Credit:Advanced Science(2026). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202509702Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single prot

Updated on: May 18,2026

How bacteria outsmart the immune system: Two-pronged strategy revealed

byHebrew University of JerusalemModel of the NleD-PPM1A complex. Credit:Advanced Science(2026). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202509702Researchers have uncovered how a disease-causing bacterium uses a single prot

Updated on:May 18,2026

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on: May 14,2026

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on:May 14,2026

How some autoantibodies contribute to clots: The C4BP link and a path to treatment

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a missing link behind the harmful effects of autoantibodies linked to blood

Updated on: May 22,2026

How some autoantibodies contribute to clots: The C4BP link and a path to treatment

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a missing link behind the harmful effects of autoantibodies linked to blood

Updated on:May 22,2026