New Discovery Could “Unlock” the Future of Cancer Treatment
The attack protein guard mechanism can be used to kill pathogens like Toxoplasma and cancer cells. Researchers have identified a ‘guard mechanism’ for GBP1, a protein…
Immune Cells News
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Scientists Discover How To Boost Artificial Immune “Super-Cells”
Researchers in Western Switzerland have uncovered how to enhance the tumor-fighting abilities of CAR-T cells, artificial immune “super-cells” utilized in battling blood cancers. Among available…
Researchers Discover Abnormal Subtype of Natural Killer Cells
A research team headed by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese…
Unlocking the Secrets of Alzheimer’s: New 3D Model Sheds New Light on Brain-Immune Interactions
The model offers valuable perspectives on the progression of AD and may speed up the testing of new treatments. The decline in cognitive function linked…
Scientists Discover New Way To Boost the Immune System
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment approach that leverages the body’s natural immune defenses to target tumor cells. While much focus has been on engaging T-cells…
“Paradoxical” – Metastatic Breast Cancer’s Trojan Horse
Lymph nodes act as one of the body’s first lines of defense against disease. From these organic control centers, immune cells are sent into battle…
“Magic Cocktail” Generates Lung’s Most Critical Immune Cell in the Lab
The development of a new cell culture model for human alveolar macrophages is set to propel research into respiratory illnesses. This innovation will aid in…
Sugar vs. Fat: Unraveling the Metabolic Mysteries of MAIT Cells
Scientists at the LJI have discovered that MAIT cells’ metabolism can be adjusted to combat various pathogens, potentially leading to innovative therapeutic strategies. An unconventional…
Decoding Neurological Mysteries: How Blood Triggers Brain Disease
New insights into how blood makes the brain’s immune cells toxic point to new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. In individuals suffering…
Readily Available Dietary Supplement Reverses HIV-Related Organ Damage in Preclinical Trials
MitoQ, a publicly accessible dietary supplement that acts as a mitochondrial antioxidant, was discovered through a mouse study to counteract the harmful impacts that HIV…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Function of Blood Immune Cells
A recent study led by scientists from the University of Liège indicates a heightened role of cell proliferation in the functioning of our immune system….
New Strategy Could Eliminate Aging Cells
New strategy could restore balance in tissues and target cells that play a role in age-related illnesses. As we age, our bodies can accumulate aging,…
Clearing Toxic Waste Linked to Alzheimer’s – Study Finds Game-Changing Way To Boost Brain Immune Cells
Researchers have discovered a “metabolic switch” in the brain’s immune cells that could serve as a target for Alzheimer’s disease treatment. A recent discovery of…
How the Reduction of a Gene Variant Found in the Brain’s Immune Cells Could Diminish the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are exploring the potential for reducing the risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease through the reduction of a…
Fast and Cost-Effective – New Therapy Harnesses Patients’ Blood Cells To Fight Tumors
The new noninvasive approach is fast, cost-effective, and holds potential for treating a diverse range of cancers. Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) has emerged as a…
Scientists Discover New Property of Immune Cells – “Like Guided Missiles”
Infants are given protection against bacteria that cause diseases. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio)…
New Potential for Immunotherapy: Scientists Shed Light on How Immune Cells Respond to Cancer Cells
According to a recent study, immune responses could potentially be enhanced even in patients who do not exhibit any visible clinical response. A research team…
Scientists Uncover Potential Explanation for Sex Differences in Pancreatic Cancer
Immunotherapy has proven to be a successful treatment approach for various cancer types, but its efficacy in pancreatic cancer is limited and exhibits disparities between…