Inflammation – Science & research news

New target could help protect vision following optic nerve trauma

March 4, 2019

A new study sheds light on the mechanism of prolonged neuronal degeneration following optic nerve injury, which could provide treatment targets for preserving eyesight; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Computational model clarifies immune response during cardiac surgery

October 16, 2018

Frontiers in Immunology: The model shows that infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes during cardiac surgery induces the body to produce more of its own, helping to prevent surgical complications.

A new model shows how infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes helps to prevent complications in cardiac surgery; Frontiers in Immunology [...]

Caloric restriction in combination with low-fat diet helps protect aging brains

March 27, 2018

Exercise was significantly less effective than caloric restriction in preventing aging-induced inflammatory activation of microglia in mice: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience [...]

Inflammation in testes could explain link between obesity and reduced fertility

February 15, 2018

Chronic testicular inflammation in obese men might contribute to poor sperm quality and reduced fertility [...]

E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists

February 7, 2018

New research adds to growing evidence on the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes: Frontiers in Physiology [...]

Study finds bacteria in milk linked to rheumatoid arthritis

February 1, 2018

microbiology bacteria rheumatoid arthritis trigger

Bacteria found in milk and beef may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, finds a study in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]