When fighting disease, our immune cells need to reach their target quickly. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology
Tag: Immune cells
New human cell-based 3D model reveals insights into how immune cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
Cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) develops when neurons begin to die, which can be caused by inappropriate immune
Viruses in blood cause digestive problems
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis carried out research on why people develop digestive problems. They
Malaria infection activates natural killer cells
According to a study by Peter Preiser of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Jianzhu Chen of the Massachusetts Institute
Fibromyalgia causes brain inflammation
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, and mood issues. It increases painful sensations
Antibiotics destroy immune cells and worsen oral infection
New research shows that the body’s microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing oral infections. A team of
Apple-shaped figure increases the risk of brain inflammation
According to the University of California, people whose fat builds up around abdomen have a higher risk of brain inflammation
Dietary fibre reduces brain inflammation
Immune cells in the brain-microglia become chronically inflamed with age. In this state, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and
Eating less is healthy
Mice with a lower calorie intake live longer and are healthier and leaner. A team of researchers funded by the
How insulin boosts immune system
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) scientists have identified a specific insulin signaling pathway that, when activated, revs up the
