Understanding Peripheral Immune Tolerance Peripheral immune tolerance is a mechanism by which the immune system prevents an overactive response to self-antigens, which are molecules produced by the ...

A weary Shimon Sakaguchi arrived at the University of Osaka on the morning of Oct. 7 and managed to smile as he accepted a bouquet.

Leasehold has rarely been out of the news in recent years, and for good reason. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, rushed through Parliament in the pre-election wash-up, marked a significant ...

AMMAN — Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, and its “long-standing” partner Celltrion Inc., a global biopharmaceutical leader, have signed exclusive licensing ...

Introduction Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an immune response triggered by group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections, predominantly affecting children aged 5–15 years. Untreated ARF can progress to ...

ON THIS PAGESauna and Hot Tub BenefitsRisks of Saunas and Hot TubsHow to Use a Sauna SafelyHow to Use a Hot Tub SafelyFor some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), using a sauna or hot tub regularly ...

Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi share this year’s award. The trio identified a core feature of how the immune system functions and keeps itself in-check.

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

Three scientists have won the 2025 Nobel Prize for discovering regulatory T-cells Their research revealed how the immune system prevents autoimmune disease The discovery has led to new treatments for ...

By learning to adjust these biological “brakes” with precision, medicine is entering a new era. Treatments inspired by these discoveries are already improving lives and may, in time, transform how we ...

Regulatory T cells, which help to dampen inflammation, are being used in clinical trials against ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Hospitalizations due to RSV cases in infants are reduced by up to 43% following the introduction of new maternal vaccines.