Why you should ‘feed a cold’: eating primes immune cells for action
T cells, shown here attacking a tumour cell, might provide a better defence after a person has eaten.Credit:…
Scientists Discover “Molecular Switch” That Fuels Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation
Scientists have uncovered a molecular switch in the brain’s immune system that may help explain why inflammation spirals…
Mitochondria can spawn new ‘organelles’ — hinting at how modern cells evolved
Researchers are discovering that mitochondria (blue), known as cells’ power plants, also play parts in cells’ immune responses.Credit:…
Northern Nevada Public Health confirms two recent Mpox cases | Local News
Northern Nevada Public Health is reporting two recent cases of mpox in Washoe County, the first cases reported…
p21+TREM2+ senescent macrophages fuel inflammaging and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Exogenous DNA damage drives Cdkn1a (p21)+ senescence in macrophages in vitro To test whether macrophages can undergo an…
‘Treasure trove’ of antiviral proteins could inspire powerful molecular tools
Escherichia coli produce a diverse array of proteins to help protect them against bacteriophages (green). Credit: M. Maeder/Dept…
Stress can cause eczema to flare-up – now we know why
Soothing the skin can help reduce eczema flare ups. Credit: Ladanifer/iStock via Getty For people with eczema, stress…
Piezo1-dependent activation of stromal cells ignites muscle inflammation in exercise and injury and is associated with inflammaging
Furman, D. et al. Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span. Nat. Med. 25,…
One vaccine may provide broad protection against many respiratory infections and allergens
There have long been hints that innate immunity can last longer in certain circumstances. The most-studied example is…
How ‘skull drains’ keep the brain safe from damage and pathogens
Large veins called the venous sinuses help to drain fluid from the brain and skull.Credit: Zephyr/Science Photo Library…