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Researchers find immune pathway in joint tissue involved in early rheumatoid arthritis
A new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that joint tissue from patients with ...
Engineered protein can turn off tissue-damaging immune cells in autoimmune diseases
An engineered protein turns off the kind of immune cells most likely to damage tissue as part of type-1 diabetes, hepatitis, ...
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Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection
A new study shows that coating neural prosthetic implants with the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone helps reduce the body’s immune response and scar tissue formation.
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Breast cancer tissue stiffness may affect immune system's ability to fight tumors
In particular, tissue softness—part of the tumor's mechanical microenvironment—plays a key role in how effectively the body's immune system can detect and fight cancer cells.
Iron tug-of-war: How a fungus builds its fortress against the immune system
A study led by a global research consortium offers new hope for patients with mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease.
Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity
Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.