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Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but n

Research shows that being overweight hampers the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but n
Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit

Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy

byThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: Estzer Miller on PixabayBreakthrough research has revealed new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases wit
'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai

'Cell food' gives insight into T cell metabolism

by Anna Megdell,University of Michigan“A T cell's specific identity and function are ruled by metabolic pathways, so each type of T cell's inner workings are distinct,” Hanna Hong explai
Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis

Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis

by Elana GotkineSpring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the

Spring, summer births linked to development of pollinosis

by Elana GotkineSpring and summer births are associated with development of pollinosis and summer births are associated with house dust mite (HDM) sensitization, according to a study published in the
Key protein linked to immune disorders

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO

Key protein linked to immune disorders

by Hokkaido UniversityThe inflammatory reaction in spinal cords of STAP-1 knockout (KO) mice was less severe than that of wild type (WT) mice (top panels). In parallel, spinal cords of STAP-1 KO
Canadian wildfire smoke associated with increased asthma cases in NYC

Canadian wildfire smoke associated with increased asthma cases in NYC

by Elizabeth Lin,Yale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityWith smoke from Canadian wildfires once againdescending on the Northeastern United States,residents of New England and New York

Canadian wildfire smoke associated with increased asthma cases in NYC

by Elizabeth Lin,Yale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityWith smoke from Canadian wildfires once againdescending on the Northeastern United States,residents of New England and New York
Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated

Gene variant links trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome

by University of OxfordAssociation between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Data from UK Biobank. (A) Overlap between trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome in UK Biobank, annotated
Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse
Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic
How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th

How an immune response is driven by one letter difference in DNA

byRadboud UniversityA biphasic circuit regulates IL-1β and IL-37 expression to coordinate pro- and anti-inflammatory processes from within a single TAD. The two functionally opposed states of th
Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli
Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl

Resveratrol can help to reduce inflammation, study finds

byGeorgia State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract infl