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

Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on: May 11,2026

Reactivation of dormant regulatory T cells alleviates asthma symptoms in mice

byRockefeller University PressTreatment with KQS-1 (right) significantly reduces the amount of inflammation observed in tissue samples taken from asthmatic mice in comparison to untreated controls (le

Updated on:May 11,2026

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on: May 14,2026

Scientists capture early stages of immune response inside cells

by Ali Sundermier,SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryScientists captured, for the first time, the formation of an immune signaling complex inside intact human cells. The results provide a closer look

Updated on:May 14,2026

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

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

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

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 some autoantibodies contribute to clots: The C4BP link and a path to treatment

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a missing link behind the harmful effects of autoantibodies linked to blood

Updated on: May 22,2026

How some autoantibodies contribute to clots: The C4BP link and a path to treatment

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a missing link behind the harmful effects of autoantibodies linked to blood

Updated on:May 22,2026

Macrophages in 'marathon mode' may drive skin granulomas, pointing to new therapies

by Uta von der Gönna, Jena UniversityCredit:Science Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aea0773An international research team has succeeded in elucidating key immunological and biochemical mechanisms

Updated on: June 28,2026

Macrophages in 'marathon mode' may drive skin granulomas, pointing to new therapies

by Uta von der Gönna, Jena UniversityCredit:Science Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aea0773An international research team has succeeded in elucidating key immunological and biochemical mechanisms

Updated on:June 28,2026

T cells may be key to stopping measles virus—and its deadly relatives

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainT cells are some of the immune system's most important warriors. They can stop tumor growth and even fight off severe infection

Updated on: June 27,2026

T cells may be key to stopping measles virus—and its deadly relatives

byLa Jolla Institute for ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainT cells are some of the immune system's most important warriors. They can stop tumor growth and even fight off severe infection

Updated on:June 27,2026

New drug cuts relapse risk by half in rare immune disorder trial

by Sarah Williams,Stanford UniversityIn IgG4-related disease, B cells (above) attack the body's own tissue. A study led by Stanford Medicine has found that a drug reduces the chance of relapse. Cr

Updated on: July 01,2026

New drug cuts relapse risk by half in rare immune disorder trial

by Sarah Williams,Stanford UniversityIn IgG4-related disease, B cells (above) attack the body's own tissue. A study led by Stanford Medicine has found that a drug reduces the chance of relapse. Cr

Updated on:July 01,2026