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Immune cell–fibroblast crosstalk may be the key trigger of autoimmune diseases
In autoimmune disorders, immune cells targeting "self" proteins are mistakenly activated, resulting in abnormal expansion and responsiveness. These disorders are known to reduce patients' quality of life over a prolonged ...
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Gut-homing antibodies help protect against norovirus, paving path for new vaccines, therapies
As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive upset—not to mention its reputation for being notoriously contagious—has earned it the nicknames "winter ...
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What a 'silenced' chromosome can tell us about autoimmunity
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs more frequently in women. Having multiple X chromosomes has been associated with an increased risk of developing lupus; ...
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Hidden mechanism driving joint tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis has been found
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have identified a specialized population of immune cells that plays a central role in driving abnormal tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), offering new insight into ...
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Immunotherapy may temporarily restore fertility in patients of premature menopause
A pilot study from Karolinska Institutet shows that immunotherapy may enable the stimulation of egg maturation in women with autoimmune POI (premature ovarian insufficiency)—a condition that usually leads to infertility. ...
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Early immune clues that determine who develops TB may lead to new ways to intervene earlier and stop the disease
A quarter of the global population is estimated to have been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, yet only 5%–10% of those infected go on to develop active tuberculosis (TB). "The big question has always been what distinguishes ...
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Parasitic worms may help scientists develop therapies for inflammatory conditions
A parasitic worm might be the impetus behind a new generation of medicine. In a recent review in published in Clinical & Translational Immunology, Neima Briggs, MD, Ph.D., instructor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Yale ...
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Why pollution affects some asthma patients more than others
For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain, the extent to which pollution exacerbates asthma varies widely from person to person.
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Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma worldwide
Two new studies jointly published in Nature Communications reveal that certain species of fungi in the gut play a key role in the development of immune dysregulation and some pediatric allergic diseases—and may be promising ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Chimeric RNA unique to women could influence health and wellness
Strange "chimeric" RNA once thought to be the product of cancer is actually an important controller of women's health, including influencing their susceptibility to infectious disease and autoimmune disorders, new University ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Estrogen link could explain why women are more likely to suffer from Crohn's
Scientists from the University of Bath (UK) have shed new light on how Crohn's disease develops and why it affects people differently after finding new evidence of a link between a key immune system gene in the gut and signaling ...
Jun 23, 2026
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This natural compound may help boost vaccine responses in older adults
Researchers at NDORMS have found that a naturally occurring compound called spermidine may help improve vaccine responses in some older adults by reducing signs of immune system aging.
Jun 23, 2026
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Mouse model reveals key inflammatory mechanism behind sleep apnea-related metabolic disease
Researchers at Marshall University have identified a potential immune mechanism contributing to metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), offering new insight into how chronic ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Physical exercise could help modulate the immune response in type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. Despite advances in glycemic control and the development of new immunotherapies, there is still ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Two patients with severe autoimmune disease remain relapse-free for over 15 years after stem cell transplant
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune condition in which the body's own defenses turn against the optic nerves and spinal cord. This confusion leads to inflammation that can rob people of their ...
Targeted IL-15 drug in patient testing revives exhausted T cells without triggering severe inflammation
For some people, cancer immunotherapies are life-changing. These treatments can turn the body's own immune system against a tumor, either eliminating it or shrinking it enough to make surgery possible. But these therapies ...
Jun 22, 2026
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How RSV manipulates the immune response in respiratory cells
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause severe lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in newborns and older adults. How the virus manages to evade the immune system and what changes it triggers in infected cells ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Study in Drosophila reveals how the immune system adjusts development in response to excess sugar
Diets rich in sugars and fats are associated with metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, chronic inflammation and diabetes. During development, these imbalances can have a particularly significant impact, as the ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Butyrate alters dendritic cell development and surface markers through epigenetic control, study finds
The benefits of dietary fiber extend beyond digestive health, as dietary fiber-derived metabolites produced by gut microbiota can influence immune function. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are secondary metabolites produced ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Can we cure asthma? Yes, and we have a plan
Asthma is conventionally viewed as "treatable but incurable." In other words, we can manage its symptoms but not reverse the underlying condition. But advances in science are challenging this view, and we think a cure may ...
Jun 22, 2026
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How neutrophils help triple-negative breast cancer cells spread
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered how immune cells called neutrophils can help triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells metastasize to other organs. The study, published ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Neuroimmune abnormalities may play a key role in fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder characterized primarily by chronic widespread pain, fatigue and other physical and cognitive symptoms. Although it affects millions of people worldwide, the underlying biological mechanisms ...
Jun 21, 2026
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A renewable cell source for cancer immunotherapy could make off-the-shelf treatments possible
In a paper published in Cell, a USC Stem Cell-led team reports a new way of generating a renewable and expandable supply of the progenitor cells that give rise to macrophages. These immune cells help drive the body's response ...
Jun 19, 2026
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New tool maps how T cells move within tumors
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center led a study to develop a computational method that reveals how immune cells navigate the complex environment inside tumors, offering insights that could inform future cancer therapies. ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Lab-on-a-chip platform shows how immune cells attack cancer cells
Immunotherapies are a promising approach in the fight against cancer. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a lab-on-a-chip system called CellTrap. It makes it possible to observe the interactions ...
Jun 18, 2026
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