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Are T cells key to controlling COVID-19 and reducing its severity?
A new study has confirmed that T cells play an important role in the body’s response to COVID-19.
The findings show that a multi-layered, virus-specific...
Newly discovered disease mechanism triggers chronic inflammation
For the first time, scientists have uncovered a disease mechanism whereby fat crystals cause chronic inflammation of the immune system.
Scientists at the University of...
Key genes could regulate T cells to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer
Researchers have discovered a way to control regulatory T cells that help the human body’s immune response.
The researchers at Salk, led by Ye Zheng,...
Experts provide insights on COVID-19 antibody tests
In this article Professor Georgina Ellison-Hughes, Dr Rocio Martinez-Nunez, and Dr Rui Ribeiro Galao, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, King’s College London, provide...
‘Immune cleanup’ could offer treatment for rare disorder
Researchers have discovered how stimulating an ‘immune cleanup’ could offer a potential treatment for people suffering from a rare disorder named leukocyte adhesion deficiency...
UK launches large scale COVID-19 immunity study
The UK is to embark on a major, government-funded immunity study that will track the spread of the novel coronavirus infection in the population,...
Research to look at immune system’s seasonal ability to fight a virus
Groundbreaking new research will be investigating the immune system’s ability to fight viruses as the seasons change.
The research will investigate if an immune system...
Research shows how to boost immune responses to vaccines in seniors
New research has shown how older people’s immune system response to vaccines could be boosted using immunology expertise and the surprising use of genital...
Study offers insight into treatment of sepsis and chemotherapy damage
In a new study, researchers have made significant advances towards devising a novel treatment for sepsis, which they believe could also be extended to...
How autoimmune diseases impact patient experience
When your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be difficult for others to understand that you are sick....
Researchers identify antibody link between epilepsy and brain inflammation
New research has identified a mechanism that explains the link between epilepsy and brain inflammation that could help with new therapies against certain forms...
Molecule in lymphatic system implicated in autoimmune diseases
A new study has revealed how a molecule in the lymphatic system could have the potential to play a role in autoimmune diseases.
A study...
Stem cells: what do bones have to do with boosting immunity?
A newly discovered memory that is stored in our bones has revealed the surprising role of stem cells in boosting our immunity.
A research team...
The ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ of immune cells
Scientists from Trinity College, Dublin have identified a rare, new cell in the immune system with 'Jekyll and Hyde' properties.
These cells play a key...
Rogue cells responsible for autoimmune diseases, study suggests
For the first time, a team led by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have pinpointed individual cells that cause autoimmune disease...
Coeliac disease: are biopsies needed for childhood diagnoses?
Experts have issued new guidance to physicians on the diagnosis of coeliac disease in children
The new guidance from the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and...
Sunshine Vitamin: 65% of Brits lack vitamin D
The British weather is known for being cold, rainy and lacking sunshine which means brits are missing out on essential health benefits that the...
New partnership announced today is set to reduce the impact of sepsis in the UK
Beckman Coulter, the global leader in clinical diagnostics, announces today its partnership with South West London Pathology (SWLP) to reduce the impact of sepsis in...
Bone healing mechanism could provide new therapeutic applications
Researchers are beginning to understand more about periosteal stem cells and how they can help with bone healing.
New research has revealed a new mechanism...
Young people with IBD more likely to develop serious infections
A first of its kind study analysed almost 2,700 IBD patients to understand the respective roles of IBD activity and drugs in promoting systemic...