Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Unlocking the secrets of lung fibrosis with a new mouse model

A RIKEN-developed mouse model of an enigmatic lung disease promises to unlock new biological insights and catalyze the development of treatments for millions affected globally. The research is published in Nature Communications.

Immunology

Faulty DNA disposal system found to cause inflammation

Cells in the human body contain power-generating mitochondria, each with their own mtDNA—a unique set of genetic instructions entirely separate from the cell's nuclear DNA that mitochondria use to create life-giving energy. ...

Immunology

Central inflammation system discovered

The most common immune cells in our bodies that form the front line in the immune system's defenses against infections are neutrophilic granulocytes. At the same time, neutrophils are also involved in a number of different ...

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