Scientists discover key molecular switch for blood stem cell regeneration

A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which...

NIH researchers define topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)...

U.S. consumers still unaware of raw milk risks despite bird flu findings

Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) located H5N1 bird flu virus in samples of raw, or unpasteurized,...

Beckman coulter’s new basophil activation test for allergies

Innovation Follows $1 Million FARE Award. Image Credit: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global...

Gut bacteria could one day serve as microscopic in-house pharmacists

Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of...

What links dust mites, shellfish, and insect food allergies?

New research from subtropical Spain shows how exposure to common household mites may prime the immune system to...

Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus,...

HHS and NIH announce the development of next-generation, universal vaccine platform

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of influenza A/H1N1 virus particles. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

Early exposure to food allergens could prevent severe reactions in children

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy concludes that exposing young children to small amounts of foods that...

New project aims to help pin down the process of West Nile virus transmission

Mosquitoes have been transmitting the West Nile virus to humans in the United States for over 25 years,...

Psychosomatic Allergy: How Stress Influences the Immune System

The intricate relationship between psychological stress and allergic reactions represents one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern...

New consensus report aims to improve anaphylaxis treatment worldwide

A groundbreaking consensus report on anaphylaxis – the severe reaction some people experience from bee stings, peanut butter...

Neuroimmune Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases and Depression: From Cytokine Cascade to Clinical Treatment Protocols

The relationship between allergic diseases and depression extends far beyond simple comorbidity, representing a fundamental neurobiological connection mediated...

Аллергия на холод: миф или реальность? Симптомы и методы защиты

Многие слышали о странной реакции кожи на мороз — покраснение, зуд, волдыри, напоминающие ожог крапивой. Некоторые считают это...

Vitamin E supplementation may reduce food allergy development in newborns

New research found that supplementing maternal diet with α-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, can reduce the development...

Study reveals an integrated care model for improving outcomes among people who inject drugs

Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from the HPTN 094 ("INTEGRA") study at the...

Influenza A virus changes shape to evade immune responses

Influenza A virus particles strategically adapt their shape-to become either spheres or larger filaments-to favor their ability to...

Synthetic microbiome therapy offers new hope against C. difficile infections

A synthetic microbiome therapy, tested in mice, protects against severe symptoms of a gut infection that is notoriously...

Granzyme K identified as key trigger of complement system in autoimmune diseases

Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One...

Gut immune cells linked to worsening rheumatoid arthritis

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice,...

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