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Scientists have found that the immune response to a virus that is ubiquitously present in human tissues can detect and eliminate senescent cells in the skin, a process that could restore tissue balance and lead to an increased healthy lifespan.

Researchers have discovered that a subset of T cells secrete acetylcholine, which helps to regulate blood pressure and inflammation.

Researchers have developed a platform that improves accuracy, throughput and stability in profiling the dynamic metabolic features of cells.

Shigella bacteria can infect humans but not mice. Now, a team from UConn Health explains why. Their findings may explain the multifariousness of a key weapon of our immune system.

A new study has found that people with genetic risk factors for stomach cancer have increased risk if they are also infected with Helicobacter pylori.

Scientists in Japan have discovered that Tim4, a receptor that recognizes apoptotic cells, facilitates the interaction between microplastics and macrophages and may hamper an important cellular process called efferocytosis.

New research from Oregon Health & Science University and collaborators indicates lab-made antibodies may be able to cure people infected with yellow fever, a virus for which there is no treatment.

Researchers have examined this supposed interplay between infant microbiome composition and birth mode and found that mothers’ vaginal microbiome composition does not affect the microbiome development of babies.

A natural bacterial system has been harnessed to develop a new approach to delivering proteins to human cells.

The medicinal secrets of the Chilean soapbark tree have been laid bare, unlocking a future of more potent, affordable, and sustainably sought vaccines.