Northwestern Medicine scientists discovered a previously-unknown mechanism of disease behind a specific autoimmune disorder. The scientists observed antibodies that targeted
Category: Immune system
Immune system may prevents MRSA infection
Researchers at Johns Hopkins, the University of California, Davis, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have discovered
How viruses affect the immune system
Fighting infections depends on bodies’ capacity to quickly recognize infected cells and destroy them, a job done by a class
Breast cancer therapies linked to heart failure
According to American Heart Association, women should consider the risks and benefits of any therapies that may hurt hearts during
Bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis
A strain of bacteria found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who
How gene mutation triggers the immune system
Scientists discovered how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders and then tested a treatment based
Cure for skin cancer
The newly discovered drugs combination for skin cancer can help if chemotherapy fails, extending patients’ lives by at least a
Omega-3s for cancer prevention
Omega-3s from fish is better than flaxseed and other oils for cancer prevention, according to a first-ever University of Guelph
Blocking inflammation to improve the effect of vaccines
UCL-led research team has found that an anti-inflammatory pill could make vaccines more effective for elderly people. An excessive inflammation
Artificial molecules boost cancer therapy
Researchers at EPFL have created artificial molecules that can help the immune system to recognize and attack cancer tumors. Immunotherapies
