Thema: Abwehrsystem
First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer
The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous...
Warum HIV trotz Kombinationstherapie höchst aktiv sind
Neue Herausforderungen in der HIV-Behandlung sind, dass aktive HI-Viren trotz Kombinationstherapie weiterhin aktiv bleiben. Die HIV-Kombinationstherapie, eingeführt in den 1990er Jahren, gilt als Meilenstein...
Bei Allergien das eigene Immunsystems stärken
Bei Allergien will man zukünftig mittels Impfung das Immunsystem nachhaltig stärken, dass Betroffene bei einem späteren Kontakt mit einem Allergen nicht mehr überreagiert. Forscher...
This popular supplement may increase risk of birth defects, study finds
A new study reveals that high doses of antioxidants—often seen as harmless or beneficial—may actually impact future generations. Male mice given common supplements like...
Is bubble tea bad for you? New research raises red flags
That photogenic cup of bubble tea may come with hidden downsides. Tapioca pearls made from cassava can absorb heavy metals like lead, and in...
Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial
A new drug developed by Australian researchers has shown promising results in reducing sepsis in a Phase II clinical trial involving 180 patients. The...
MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA to the...
Your skin has a built-in cancer defense and sunlight turns it off
Scientists have uncovered how too much sunlight can flip a hidden switch inside skin cells that makes inflammation spiral out of control and increases...
Electricity reprograms immune cells to speed up recovery
By electrically stimulating macrophages, scientists at Trinity College Dublin have found a way to calm inflammation and promote faster healing. The process turns these...
Scientists finally explain the real reason pregnant women get morning sickness
Morning sickness isn’t just random misery—it’s a biological defense system shaped by evolution to protect the fetus. By linking immune responses to nausea and...