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nationalpost.comReview Examines Links Between Nervous and Immune Systems
A 2025 review in an immunology journal summarized research on interactions between the nervous and immune systems. The article addressed effects on neurological disorders and allergy-related behaviors such as food avoidance.
oneindia.comStudy Finds Seasonal Patterns in Children's Vaccine Antibody Responses
A review of 96 trials covering 48,000 children found stronger antibody responses to several vaccines during winter months in temperate regions. Near the equator, responses showed annual swings but peaked at different times depending on the vaccine.
spacenews.comScience Magazine Schedules Webinar on Immune Aging and Healthspan
An online event will examine immune system changes during aging and methods for measuring related health outcomes. The session is set for 27 May 2026 at 12 p.m. Central European Time.
rte.ieStudy Links Human Immune Defenses to Ancient Microbial Virus Conflicts
Research indicates that key elements of the human immune system originated from microbial interactions with viruses billions of years ago. The findings connect early cellular mechanisms to present-day pathogen responses.
radio.foxnews.comPodcast Discusses Parallels Between Human Immune Systems and Bacterial Defenses
Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone examined similarities between human immune responses and bacterial antiviral mechanisms. The discussion highlighted how these overlaps may support new research tools in molecular biology and immunology.
sciencealert.comStudy Finds Eosinophils Increase in Mouse Intestines During Pregnancy and Lactation
A research paper published in Nature reports that eosinophils accumulate in the small intestine of mice during pregnancy and lactation. The cells promote goblet cell differentiation and increased mucus production, which limits pathogen entry.
neurosciencenews.comStudy Describes DNA Changes That Prevent Self-Reactive Antibodies
Researchers identified sequence alterations in antibody genes that maintain diversity while blocking formation of self-targeting antibodies. The findings appear in a paper published in Nature.
prnewswire.comAnaveon Appoints Eric Zanelli as Chief Scientific Officer and Jill Jene as Chief Business Officer
Anaveon announced two executive appointments on May 19, 2026. Eric Zanelli will serve as Chief Scientific Officer and Jill Jene will serve as Chief Business Officer.
Webinar to Examine Vaccine Design and Immune Response Analysis
A webinar scheduled for 20 May will discuss how activating the innate immune system and adaptive memory contribute to vaccine performance. The session is sponsored by Westlake.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govMyxofibrosarcoma Vanishes After Diagnostic Biopsy in Rare Case
A 59-year-old woman saw her 2-centimetre myxofibrosarcoma disappear within days of a needle biopsy, entering remission with no further treatment. She is one of nine known cases of this cancer vanishing rapidly after biopsy. Researchers suggest the procedure triggered an immune re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy Finds Elevated Copper Levels in Regulatory T Cells of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
A recent study has identified increased copper levels in regulatory T cells among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This finding may inform the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases. The research highlights potential therapeutic avenues based on these observatio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWoman with Rare Combination of Three Autoimmune Diseases Reports No Symptoms After Engineered Immune Cell Treatment
A woman diagnosed with an ultra-rare combination of three autoimmune diseases received a single dose of engineered immune cells. She has experienced no symptoms since the treatment. The case was reported in a medical journal.
futurity.orgStudy Identifies Long-Term T Cells in Nasal Tissue After Pathogen Infection
Researchers have found that nasal tissue contains T cells that retain memory of pathogens long after infection clears. The study, published in Nature, examined human nasal samples and mouse models to identify these resident memory T cells. This discovery provides insights into lo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStudy Reveals Sex Differences in Immune Cell Aging from Analysis of About 1,000 People
Researchers conducted single-cell analysis on approximately 1,000 individuals and found substantial differences in how immune cells age between sexes. The study, published in Nature Aging, links these differences to variations in autoimmune disease rates in women and cancer vulne…
Adrian McArdle, M.B, B.Ch., Kshemendra Senarath-Yapa, M.B.B.Chir., Graham G. Walmsley, B.S., Michael Hu, M.D., M.P.H., David A. Atashroo, M.D.,Ruth Tevlin, M.B., B.Ch.,Elizabeth Zielins, M.D.,Geoffrey C. Gurtner, M.D., Derrick C. Wan, M.D., and Michael T. Longaker, M.D., F.A.C.S. / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Researchers Report B Cell Rebooting Success in Additional Autoimmune Diseases
A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of B cell rebooting in treating myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune conditions. The approach, previously tested in lupus and multiple sclerosis, involves depleting and resetting B cells. @EricTopol reported on the findings, highlighti…