Immune System

Researchers have identified previously unknown immune structures within the skull bone marrow that act as a local brain defense center. The study, published in Nature, could lead to new treatments for brain tumors and neurological conditions.

How do some people manage to live over 100 years and successfully resist aging processes? A new study published in the journal "Cell Reports" points to the important role of the immune system. Long-lived individuals were found to have an increased level of rare immune cells capable of destroying damaged and cancerous cells.

It is clear to everyone that in winter one needs to strengthen the immune system, but summer also weakens our body — even though we often ignore this. So what is recommended to eat in order to be healthy during the hot season?

A study published in the journal "Molecular Nutrition & Food Research" found that daily consumption of 500 ml of pure pasteurized orange juice over two months affects gene activity in immune cells. After 60 days, researchers observed a decrease in the activity of genes associated with inflammation and blood pressure.

A new study examining nearly a thousand patients in four Atlanta hospitals over five years found 449 cases of mold-type fungal infection, about a third of which ended in death. This is a disease that is not officially reportable to health authorities, so until now there was no accurate estimate of its scope. Experts warn of an increased risk due to climate change.

A new study in Nature Communications reveals a mechanism where tiny vesicles guide the immune system to clean up dying cells. Alongside the vital contribution to preventing inflammation, researchers warn that viruses may exploit the mechanism as a "Trojan horse" and bypass the body's defenses.