Shot to the bladder could ‘teach’ body to fight urinary tract infections
In a new study with mice, a vaccine administered directly to the bladder cleared the bacteria that cause urinary tract infection. Can it work for people?
March 3, 2021 • ~4 min
Asthma may lead to dangerous flu mutations
A certain type of asthma may make people more susceptible to flu and also lead to dangerous flu mutations, according to new studies in animals.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~4 min
Immune system may keep tabs on the brain from afar
New findings may solve a longstanding mystery about the immune system: How does it know what's going on in the brain? From a distance, researchers say.
Jan. 29, 2021 • ~8 min
‘Quality control’ system problems may explain food allergies
Researchers have a new theory about the cause of and rise in food allergies. They say it involves the body's natural food quality control system.
Jan. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Hyperimmune response model could clarify severe COVID-19
Replication of a hyperimmune response in nonhuman primates could one day lead to treatments for people with severe cases of COVID-19.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
Can an immune cell fix ‘de-age’ the brain?
Researchers have pinpointed a key factor in brain aging and cognitive decline. They say it could be possible to reverse it, too.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~8 min
Hyperimmune response model could clarify severe COVID-19
Replication of a hyperimmune response in nonhuman primates could one day lead to treatments for people with severe cases of COVID-19.
Jan. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
Can fatty acid in foods fight multiple sclerosis?
Foods like nuts, avocados, and olive oil are rich in a fatty acid called oleic acid. New research suggests it could help some multiple sclerosis patients.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~3 min
Clues link gut disease and brain injury in preemies
New research in mice may clarify why premature infants who survive necrotizing enterocolitis also develop a severe brain injury.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~11 min
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