Tag: immune system
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Newly Identified Microglia Subtype Offers Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Groundbreaking discovery: a protective microglia subtype In the ongoing effort to understand Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are turning the spotlight onto the brain’s immune sentinels: microglia. A newly identified subtype of these cells appears to play a protective role in the brain, potentially slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The finding, emerging from collaborations led by…
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Hypoxia Alters Neutrophil DNA, Weakening Infection Defense
New findings link low oxygen to lasting changes in neutrophils Hypoxia, or low blood oxygen, is not only a short-term stress on the body. New research shows it can reprogram a crucial immune cell—neutrophils—by altering the way their genetic material is packaged and read. This discovery helps explain why people who recover from severe lung…
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Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals
Art in the Gallery: A surprising boost for wellbeing Walking into a gallery to view original masterpieces could do more than delight the eyes. A recent study led by King’s College London has found that spending time with original artworks in a gallery setting can reduce stress hormones, lower inflammatory markers, and engage the body’s…
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Portlaoise Boy’s Life-Changing ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Trial Results
Life-Changing Breakthrough for Portlaoise Boy in ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Trial A nine-year-old boy from Portlaoise, Ireland, has witnessed transformative improvements after participating in a landmark medical study targeting ADA-SCID, a rare and life-threatening immune system disorder. The trial, conducted in part at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, represents a significant milestone in the…
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Chronic Pain Linked to Immune Condition Eosinophilia: New Clues
New findings suggest a surprising immune connection to chronic pain Researchers at the University of Arizona are reporting a potential link between chronic pain and a relatively rare immune condition known as eosinophilia. In a small study of medical records, scientists found that 12% of chronic pain patients treated with spinal cord stimulation or implanted…
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Chronic Pain and Eosinophilia: Possible Immune Link Found
New clues emerge about chronic pain and the immune system A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona suggests there may be a connection between chronic pain and eosinophilia, a relatively rare immune condition. The finding could pave the way for immune biomarkers that help predict treatment response for chronic pain patients.…
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Chronic Pain Link to Immune Condition Eosinophilia Found
New Clues About Chronic Pain and the Immune System Researchers at the University of Arizona are exploring a potential connection between chronic pain and a relatively uncommon immune condition, eosinophilia. In a small study examining medical records, investigators found that 12% of chronic pain patients treated with spinal cord stimulation or an implanted pain medicine…
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HRT May Reverse Menopause-Related Immune Changes, Boosting Women’s Immunity
New clues on menopause and the immune system Menopause is more than hot flashes and sleep disruption. A groundbreaking study from Queen Mary University of London suggests that menopause can fundamentally alter the immune system, increasing vulnerability to infections. The research, published in Aging Cell, focuses on how ageing and sex differences shape a key…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy May Reverse Menopause-Related Immune Changes
What the study reveals about menopause and immunity A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could help reverse immune changes linked to menopause. The findings, published in Aging Cell, indicate that menopause significantly alters women’s immune profiles by increasing inflammatory monocytes and diminishing the…
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HRT May Reverse Menopause Immune Changes: New Study Goes Beyond Symptom Relief
New evidence links menopause to shifts in immune health In a groundbreaking study led by Queen Mary University of London, researchers report that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help reverse immune changes linked to menopause. The study, published in Aging Cell, suggests that the loss of female hormones not only triggers hot flashes and fatigue…