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·May 14, 2019

How stressed-out gut bacteria may trigger autoimmune response

Chronic social stress in mice induces the expression of virulent genes in the gut microbiota. The altered microbiota increases the presence of effector T helper cells in the lymph nodes and induces myelin autoreactive cells. Exposure to chronic stress, therefore, may increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases for some individuals with a susceptibility. Read More

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·October 16, 2018

Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the signaling molecule and how they are used in lymphatic development. Read More

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·November 5, 2017

Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions

Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia. Read More

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·September 19, 2017

An Interconnection Between the Nervous and Immune System

Researchers reveal a neuroendocrine system reflex may trigger an increased susceptibility to contracting bacterial infections following injuries to the brain or spinal cord. Read More

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·September 16, 2017

Tattoos Are More Than Skin Deep: Ink Can Reach Lymph Nodes

A new study reveals nanoparticles from tattoo ink travels into the body and reaches the lymph nodes. Researchers have collected visual evidence showing lymph nodes tinted with the colors of a person's tattoos. Read More

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·August 3, 2017

Tracking ZIKA Transmission in Mice

A new study investigates how the ZIKA virus can be sexually transmitted between male and female mice, and how the virus can pass vertically from mother to fetus. Read More

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·April 7, 2017

Protein That Increases Effectiveness of Vaccines Discovered

A new study identifies a protein that may help make vaccines more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer. Read More

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·September 19, 2016

Reprogramming Lymph Nodes to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

Reprogramming lymph nodes could help to 'turn off' harmful immune attacks that occur in Multiple Sclerosis while keeping the immune system intact, a new study reports. Read More

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·July 15, 2016

Reopening Avenues for Attacking ALS

Researchers report the most common genetic mutation associated with ALS plays an important role in not only the nervous system, but also the blood and immune systems. Read More