New Study Finds Brain Prepares Immune System Before Infection
A study published in nature reveals the brain activates the immune system before physical contact with pathogens, hinting at new...
July 29, 2025
IMMUNOLOGY
How does scratching promote allergic inflammation?
Scratching synergizes with FcεRI mast cell activation to drive allergic skin inflammation. Cross-linking of FcεRI or IgE on mast cells...
February 14, 2025
Tattoo Reactions and Safety Precautions
Tattoos can sometimes cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive or allergic to certain metals. These reactions may manifest...
January 9, 2025
Measles (Morbilli) Explained: Causes and Signs
Morbilli is an exanthematic disease caused by the measles virus, genus Morbillivirus, a member of the Paramyxoviridae, a family of...
November 25, 2024
The Complement System In Immunity
The complement system, consisting of about 30 serum and cell surface proteins and glycoproteins, plays a crucial role in both...
November 15, 2024
Major Histocompatibility Complex
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a tightly linked group of genes in vertebrates. MHC products play a critical role...
November 9, 2024
Adjuvants and Haptens in Immunology
What Are Adjuvants? In simple terms, adjuvants are substances that assist or enhance the body’s immune response. In immunology, an...
October 12, 2024
Hope for Systemic Sclerosis with CAR T-Cell Therapy
Gong, a 57-year-old man from Shanghai, has systemic sclerosis, which affects connective tissue and can result in skin stiffening and...
October 8, 2024
Understanding Antigen-Antibody Interaction-NOTES
Antigen is derived from a French word, “antigène“ where anti means “against “ and the ‘gen’ means thing that produces...
October 7, 2024
Synergistic Transformation – Hypoxia and Inflammation Alter Macrophage Genes
The immune system’s adaptability and complexity are nothing short of astounding, with macrophages playing a pivotal role in maintaining health...
July 7, 2024
