immune system
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Tattoos and Immunity: Unveiling the Hidden Biological Impact of Ink on Your Body
New research reveals that tattoo inks are not biologically inert, affecting immune activity, triggering inflammation in lymph nodes, and potentially altering vaccine responses. Explore the science behind how permanent body art interacts with your body’s defenses.
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Fred Ramsdell’s Pioneering Work Wins Nobel: How Immune System Discoveries Transform Medicine
Fred Ramsdell, alongside Mary E. Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for unveiling how the body prevents its immune system from attacking itself—a breakthrough that has launched new fields in immunology and treatments for…
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Why Cats Often Outlive Dogs: Genetic Insights
Cats often outlive dogs due to genetic factors like immune system complexity and brain size, according to new research.
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New Immune Cell Type May Explain Food Allergies
Researchers identified ‘tolerogenic dendritic cells’ in the intestines, crucial for preventing food allergies, suggesting new potential treatments.
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Early-Life Antibiotics Can Trigger Allergies by Altering the Immune System
Scientists have uncovered that antibiotics administered to newborns can alter gut bacteria, potentially leading to increased susceptibility to allergies. The research, conducted at the University of British Columbia (Canada), reveals that these changes in gut microbiota can have long-term effects…