In early Alzheimer's, glycation damages an enzyme that plays a crucial role in immune response and insulin regulation, researchers report.
Researchers have identified a population of immune cells that appear to be associated with neurons which play a role in fat storage and obesity.
Advanced imaging techniques visualize macrophages in brain tumors in mouse models of glioblastoma.
Researchers reveal the mechanism behind leprosy's destructive effect on the body and note the disease may share common characteristics with multiple sclerosis.
New research suggests macrophages can help trigger myelin regeneration. The finding could lead to a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Parkinson’s Disease Damaged Neurons Learn to Heal Themselves with Help of Modified White Blood Cells
Researchers have genetically modified white blood cells to produce GDNF and deliver it to the brain, a new study reports.
A new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.
A new study reports stem cell treatments given one day following spinal cord injury can help prevent certain immune responses that can lead to the loss of bodily functions.
Researchers from NTNU find new evidence of how omega 3 fatty acids can dampen inflammatory reactions in the body.
MRC1+ macrophages are dysfunctional in animal models of neuropathic pain. Stimulating the expression of the anti-inflammatory protein CD163 reduced signs of neuroinflammation in the spinal cords of mice with neuropathic pain.
Researchers report new findings about the immune system could help treat inflammation in Alzheimer's disease and could save people from deadly inflammation associated with sepsis.
Studying axolotl, the Mexican Salamander, researchers discover the key to regeneration lies within the immune system.
