Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on: May 09,2026

Orthodontics researchers evaluate microplastics' effect on immune system

by Laurie Kaiser,University at BuffaloCharacterization of orthodontic-derived plastic particles. Credit:Progress in Orthodontics(2026). DOI: 10.1186/s40510-026-00608-3In a new study, orthodontics rese

Updated on:May 09,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Updated on: May 08,2026

No link found between childhood atopic dermatitis and markers of cardiovascular risk

by Lori SolomonAtopic dermatitis (AD) during childhood is not associated with increases in markers of cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online March 24 inJAMA Network Open.Morgan Ye,

Updated on:May 08,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on: May 07,2026

Designing global flu vaccines? Studies suggest common IGHD deletions may block key antibodies

by Felicia Lindberg,Karolinska InstitutetCredit:Immunity(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2026.03.002Inherited variations in antibody genes can affect how we respond to infections and vaccines, show two n

Updated on:May 07,2026

How T cells amplify signals: New study reveals key molecular switch

byDelthia Ricks, Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDSignaling is fundamental to how cells

Updated on: April 30,2026

How T cells amplify signals: New study reveals key molecular switch

byDelthia Ricks, Medical XpressScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDSignaling is fundamental to how cells

Updated on:April 30,2026

FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn with Marley Gaskins and her mother, Tamara Hogue. Marley was the first patient to enroll in the LAD-l clinical trial in 2019. Credit:

Updated on: April 29,2026

FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesUCLA's Dr. Donald Kohn with Marley Gaskins and her mother, Tamara Hogue. Marley was the first patient to enroll in the LAD-l clinical trial in 2019. Credit:

Updated on:April 29,2026

Cysteine pathways help T cells choose between multiplying and attacking tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.03.012A research team from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center,

Updated on: May 02,2026

Cysteine pathways help T cells choose between multiplying and attacking tumors

by Amy Mone, Valerie Mehl,Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.03.012A research team from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center,

Updated on:May 02,2026

Algae-derived sugars show anti-inflammatory effects and support skin repair

byEstonian Research CouncilAmal D. Premarathna. Credit: Amal D. PremarathnaChronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries. Existing treatments are expensive and may ca

Updated on: April 09,2026

Algae-derived sugars show anti-inflammatory effects and support skin repair

byEstonian Research CouncilAmal D. Premarathna. Credit: Amal D. PremarathnaChronic wounds affect approximately 2% of the population in developed countries. Existing treatments are expensive and may ca

Updated on:April 09,2026

Study finds why asthma drugs help some children but not others

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic treatments for

Updated on: February 07,2026

Study finds why asthma drugs help some children but not others

by Jackie Maupin,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndiana University School of Medicine researchers are taking a closer look at how young patients respond to biologic treatments for

Updated on:February 07,2026

What determines the fate of a T cell? Research highlights cellular 'housekeeping' mechanism

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineT stem cells normally undergo asymmetric cell division (left) whereby one daughter cell becomes a long-lived memory T cell. When autophagy is disrupted, bot

Updated on: January 31,2026

What determines the fate of a T cell? Research highlights cellular 'housekeeping' mechanism

byMax Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineT stem cells normally undergo asymmetric cell division (left) whereby one daughter cell becomes a long-lived memory T cell. When autophagy is disrupted, bot

Updated on:January 31,2026

Evaluating the impact of heat-inactivated bacteria on age-related inflammation

byShinshu UniversityHeat-killed L. kefiri YRC2606 attenuates immunosenescence by suppressing IL-6/STAT3 signaling and alleviating thymic atrophy, thereby reducing inflammatory cytokine production and

Updated on: January 19,2026

Evaluating the impact of heat-inactivated bacteria on age-related inflammation

byShinshu UniversityHeat-killed L. kefiri YRC2606 attenuates immunosenescence by suppressing IL-6/STAT3 signaling and alleviating thymic atrophy, thereby reducing inflammatory cytokine production and

Updated on:January 19,2026