Brain tissue analysis of an animal model has revealed the potential role of immune system dysfunction in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Published April 15, 2025 in the Journal ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)—even mild concussions—may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal ...

A new study led by King's College London, Imperial College London and the University of Edinburgh, has characterized the similarities and differences between immune cell profiles in children with ...

When the heart's muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard for the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Over time, it can lead to heart failure, where ...

ST. LOUIS —Researchers at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine say T-cell dysfunction is leading to an increased risk of cancer in obese populations. T cells are white blood cells called ...

A Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) research team, working with collaborators across Penn and several national institutions, reported that many critically ill children who develop multiple ...

A bacterially derived natural product inhibits the cellular immune response in a more targeted manner without blocking the cell's disposal system. The so-called immunoproteasome is essential for the ...

Immune system disorders in children can involve an underactive, overactive, or misdirected immune response. Main groups include immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and ...

Do you fall ill every now and then - with every season change, or even after a stressful day? If seasonal sniffles always strike you, and feeling constantly tired has become more normal than rare, it ...

In addition to associating brain chemicals with depressive states, researchers have found a strong connection with ...