In fight against brain pathogens, the eyes have it
Yale researchers have discovered that the eye not only serves as an immunological barrier protecting the brain from pathogens and tumours, but can also be a novel avenue for vaccine delivery, potentially offering new treatments for brain encephalitis and other conditions.
When and how immune cells decide to form pathogen memories
From University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine 12/02/24 Unexpected findings have emerged about how and when certain infection-killing white blood cells decide to form memories about their encounters with a pathogen. It has been known for decades that these cells can turn themselves into durable memory cells that can survive a long time after […]
Turning back time: Innovators reverse aging in blood and immune system
From University of Lausanne 08/09/23 As we age, our bodies face numerous challenges, including a decline in immune system function and an increased vulnerability to various health issues. An innovative study has recently shed light on these challenges and unveiled a potential solution that could have far-reaching implications for aging individuals. The Role of Hematopoietic […]
How being in space impairs astronauts’ immune system
From Karolinska Institutet 28/08/23 A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has examined how T cells of the immune system are affected by weightlessness. The results, which are published in the journal Science Advances, could explain why astronauts’ T cells become less active and less effective at fighting infection. The next steps […]