Nobel Prize, T cell and immune system
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Researchers used lasers to record and stimulate the activity of neurons in mice to learn how the brain processes and interprets optical illusions.
A research team at The University of Osaka, joined by Professor Shimon Sakaguchi—the latest Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine—has identified a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells called precursor T follicular regulatory cells (preTfr) that play a critical role in preventing autoantibody production.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that occurs in the lung, caused by bacteria. It is spread through the air and is preventable and even curable. However, it is still a serious illness that spreads easily. Many immunocompromised individuals can ...
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a role in innate immunity, inflammation regulation and anticancer responses. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have ...
His work in the manipulation of cells laid the foundation for stem cell biology and regenerative medicine and led to the first cloned large mammal, a sheep named Dolly.
The immune cell repertoire is composed of many different cell types that are orchestrated in response to infection and other pathogens that enter the body. As a result, the body can defend itself against disease and maintain healthy functions. Immune cells ...
Zero-trust security mirrors biology’s best defenses. By applying least privilege, businesses can scale, stay resilient and protect systems with clarity and control.
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue.