November 2024

Preterm birth, defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB), which accounts for a considerable portion…

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating disease. An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with AD today. This number could grow to 13.8 million by 2060.…

Prenatal alcohol exposure is a serious risk to fetal development, and South Africa has the highest documented prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the world. In response to the…

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat that disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and vulnerable populations, including young children, older adults, and refugees. Effective antimicrobials are…

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and debilitating inflammatory skin condition that causes painful bumps or boils beneath the skin's surface, often in areas prone to sweating and friction, such…

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) stands as a critical medical and public health issue that forms part of the broader category known as Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). These conditions result…

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive form of malignant brain tumour in adults, with no current treatments capable of eradicating it permanently. Its resistance to therapy is due to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped our understanding of many health conditions, particularly the interplay between viral infections and chronic diseases. One area of growing concern is the impact of COVID-19…

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition marked by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to insulin deficiency. Immunotherapies that modulate immune responses offer potential for altering T1D…

In a recent study, scientists have uncovered promising evidence that targeting CD47, a protein involved in the innate immune system, could be a game-changer in treating colorectal cancer (Figure 1).…

New research  uncovers the brain’s sophisticated mechanism for balancing immune responses, which may help in developing improved therapies for diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s (Figure 1). In a…

Kidney diseases present a complex interplay between the immune system and renal physiology, with immune responses playing a pivotal role in both acute and chronic kidney conditions. The latest research…

The immune system is an intricate and highly regulated network that protects the body from pathogens while avoiding damage to self-tissues. A cornerstone of this system is the balance between…

Researchers have found that a protein complex known to inhibit cancer cell growth also plays a critical role in slowing down tuberculosis (TB) infections. This protein complex, called GID/CTLH, impedes…