Yale Scientists Uncover How the Immune System Can Alter Our Behavior
The mere scent of seafood can severely sicken those allergic to it — and therefore they are more likely to avoid it. Similarly, individuals who…
Immune System News
Why Omicron Is Different – New Study Helps Explain SARS-CoV-2 Variants’ Rapid Spread
Omicron variants, which spread rapidly worldwide, attach to cells more effectively and elude antibodies with greater efficiency compared to earlier variants. The omicron variants of…
Decades-Old Mystery Solved: How Hepatitis C Evades the Human Immune System
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have unveiled a novel technique to study virus samples, shedding light on the longstanding mystery of how the Hepatitis…
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…
Researchers Discover a New Mechanism of Cancer Immune Defense
A cross-disciplinary group of scientists at the Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg has unveiled a new understanding of how inflammatory mediators of pathogen defense can remotely…
Inside Job – Scientists Discover Entirely New and Unexpected Killer of Immune Cells Lacking “Self”
Researchers from Kobe University have identified an entirely new and unexpected mechanism through which the immune system eliminates cells lacking molecules that identify them as…
The Virus That Never Truly Leaves – Scientists Unmask the Hidden Tactics of Herpes
Herpes viruses are treacherous: once they infect you, they remain with you for life. This is due to their ability to remain dormant within certain…
Infant Immunity: New Research Identifies Weak Spot and “Secret Weapon”
Two new studies led by researchers at Columbia University explains why babies get so many common respiratory infections and identifies a specialized cluster of immune…
Not Just a “Disposable” Organ: Your Thymus May Be Saving Your Life
Research indicates that a certain organ has a critical role in immune health, especially in the prevention of cancer. Many people couldn’t say where their…
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…
New Study: Immune Activation in Depression More Common Than Previously Thought
New findings from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London suggest that the number of patients with Major Depressive Disorder…
New Immune System Discovery Opens New Doors for Spinal Cord Injuries
A new study suggests that the immune system’s capacity to react to spinal cord injuries declines as one ages, but it also highlights potential strategies…
Spotting the Invisible Enemy: Scientists Discover Immune “Trip Wire” That Detects COVID-19
Certain individuals have genetically lost the ability to detect coronavirus infections via the recently discovered CARD8 sensor. Inflammasomes constitute a complex network of molecular alarms…
Why Does COVID Affect People Differently? Researchers Uncover New Insights
A new study reveals regulators of genetic activity that are linked to the immune response against COVID-19. Alterations in their expression during the initial stages…
The “Thunder God Vine” – An Herbal Compound To Help Fight Arthritis
A team of researchers at OU has discovered a protein complex that plays a crucial role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, their findings…
Researchers Discover New Ancestral Mechanism of Defense Against Nanoparticles
Scientists from the Finnish Hub for Development and Validation of Integrated Approaches (FHAIVE FHAIVE) and Tampere University have uncovered a novel response mechanism related to…
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 Study: Common Artificial Sweetener Has an “Unexpected Effect” on the Immune System
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that consuming large amounts of the commonly used artificial sweetener, sucralose, decreases the activation of T-cells, a…
