Stem cells hold immense therapeutic potential due to their self-renewal capacity and ability to differentiate into various cell types. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells derived ...

A high cytokine cluster was identified that was linked to more severe disease and high concentrations of anti-inflammatories such as IL-10, IL-2R, TNF-RII, and sTNFr1. Patients with sepsis with high ...

The interplay between inflammation and immune suppression is central to host defense during infectious diseases. An appropriate inflammatory response is ...

The "acid" in "acid reflux" may not be the direct cause of damage to the esophagus as previously suspected, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA Medical Center. For ...

The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up, and tamping down inflammation, according to a new study, “A body–brain circuit that regulates body ...

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when an itch gets out of control and doesn’t stop it can become a serious health problem. Scientists at the University of California, San ...