A study identified how children’s immune systems trigger MIS-C by mistaking a COVID-19 protein for…
Browsing: Inflammation
Inflammation is a vital biological response of the immune system to protect the body from infection and injury. It occurs when tissues are damaged by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins, which cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, leading to the characteristic signs of inflammation: redness, heat, swelling, and pain. This response is intended to isolate and eliminate the injurious stimuli and begin the healing process. While acute inflammation is typically short-lived and beneficial, chronic inflammation can lead to a host of diseases, such as arthritis, heart disease, and various autoimmune disorders. Chronic inflammation is problematic as it signifies a prolonged immune response where inflammation becomes a persistent condition, potentially damaging healthy tissue and altering normal physiological processes.
Researchers have discovered a surprising interaction between mast cells and neutrophils in allergic reactions, using…
A UCSF study reveals that higher inflammation levels in young adults are associated with poorer…
New research indicates that inflammation in macrophages caused by lysosomal dysfunction contributes to severe symptoms…
Researchers in Bonn have decoded the interaction between monocytes and platelets in human blood. Monocytes,…
Nagoya University researchers found that deficiencies in gut bacteria genes for vitamins B2 and B7…
Cambridge researchers have discovered that regulatory T cells traverse the body to repair tissue, opening…
Weill Cornell scientists discovered a crucial link between two immune pathways involving IL-23 and CTLA-4,…
Research reveals that low-dose aspirin reduces inflammation caused by lack of sleep. New research has…
Harvard researchers have found that the maternal immune response to viral infections in pregnant mice…
Researchers show that the possible cause of local bone erosion in cholesteatomas are fibroblasts from…
Research reveals that treating depression and heart disease together could reduce the risk of heart…
Scientists at Scripps Research have developed atomic-level structural models of enzymes linked to autoimmune and…
Inhibiting the STING protein in aged mice leads to decreased inflammation and improved memory and…
A review of 700 studies indicates that incorporating ginseng into one’s diet as a supplement…
Scientists at Cambridge may have uncovered a novel mechanism by which fasting can reduce inflammation…
Salk scientists outline mouse cell inflammation pathway from mitochondrial stress to leaking endosomes to immune…
Researchers presenting at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) have…