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…
SGLT-2 inhibitors offer protection against autoimmune conditions
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of…
Changes in the gastric microbiota linked to growth of neuroendocrine tumors
Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered how the balance of bacteria in the stomach affects the growth…
Enzyme technology enables first successful blood type conversion in kidney transplant
The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used…
New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment
When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list…
New molecular signatures map the stepwise development of gastric cancer
Gastric cancer often develops through a gradual sequence of changes, beginning with superficial gastritis and advancing through chronic…
Gastroenterologist explains gut dysbiosis, reveals 6 symptoms: Brain fog, constipation
Gut wellness is very often talked about in the discourse of health. Gut microbiome forms a cornerstone of…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
Tumor microbiota identified as predictors of prognosis in gastrointestinal cancers
Microbes inside cancerous tumors can influence the spread of disease and the effectiveness of treatment. Those roles make…
Gut neurons drive immune responses through adrenomedullin 2
Neurons in the gut produce a molecule that plays a pivotal role in shaping the gut’s immune response…
Genetically-engineered immune cells show promise for preventing organ rejection
A Medical University of South Carolina team reports in Frontiers in Immunology that it has engineered a new…
Pandemic left measurable changes in teen brains, hormones, and immunity
New research reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped teens’ stress biology, altering hormones, inflammation, and brain activity in…