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·October 19, 2022·7 min read

Selection of Human Immune-Related Genes Was Driven by the Black Death

Bubonic plague, or the "Black Death" placed significantly selective pressure on humans, changing the frequency of certain immune-related genes and affecting our susceptibility to modern diseases.

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·October 5, 2022·7 min read

A Possible Brain Mechanisms Behind COVID-19 Delirium

Brain cells exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients with delirium showed a decrease in neurogenesis and an increase in cell death. The findings also indicate a key role for cytokines produced in the immune system during infection and shed light on the molecular mechanisms of COVID-19 related delirium.

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·September 29, 2022·3 min read

Postbiotics Could Deliver Immunity Boost in Your Morning Coffee

Postbiotics with a morning coffee can help give your immune system a boost, a new study reveals.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

What if Some Stress Actually Protects Your Body?

Study finds the immune system may benefit from a measure of stress.

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·September 27, 2022·4 min read

New Model of Alzheimer’s as an Autoimmune Disease

Researchers propose a new model for Alzheimer's disease (AD2) that considers the neurodegenerative disease as an autoimmune disease that attacks the brain. Considering Alzheimer's as an autoimmune disorder could spark a new line of therapies to treat the disease.

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·September 24, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72%

Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells, Increasing Risk of Inflammatory Disorders and Heart Disease

Sleep deprivation alters the structure of DNA inside immune cells and increases the number of immune cells, which causes them to overreact and spark inflammation. The study found catching up on sleep does not reverse this effect.

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·September 20, 2022·4 min read

Understanding the Connection Between the Immune System and Regeneration

Using zebrafish, researchers investigated the timing and genetic programming of macrophages that help repair and regenerate the sensory organs within the fish. The findings could help pave the way for regenerative treatments for spinal cord injuries, hearing loss, and heart disorders in humans.

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·August 30, 2022·2 min read

Surrounded by Sick Coworkers? Your Body Is Preparing for Battle

Our brains obtain information from sick people, eliciting changes in our physiology and immune response. Observing images of ill people triggers activation of the immune system.

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·August 21, 2022·4 min read

Lupus Pill Shows Promise in Mice; Clinical Trial Underway

Afimetoran, a newly developed pill to treat lupus, not only prevents lupus-like symptoms in mice, it also reverses signs of organ damage caused by the disease and prevents death. The medication is now undergoing phase 2 clinical trials to assess its effectiveness in lupus patients.

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·August 4, 2022·6 min read

How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Microglia that express the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 genetic variant are unable to effectively metabolize lipids. This causes lipids to build up, promoting inflammation and preventing effective neurotransmission.