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A nutrient best known for protecting eyesight may soon have a new role in cancer treatment. Researchers have discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid abundant in foods like spinach, kale,…

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism controlling CD8⁺ T cell infiltration into atherosclerotic plaques, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease...

CAR-T cell therapy, a efficient form of cancer immunotherapy, has revolutionised treatment for many patients with aggressive blood cancers. But while the therapy has led to remarkable long-term remissions, some…

Chikungunya virus infections are often acute, but for 30% to 60% of patients, especially women, the virus leaves a troubling legacy: chronic, severe joint pain that can persist for years.…

T cells are essential defenders of the immune system, but in some cases, their activity turns against the body—damaging healthy tissues and triggering autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and…

New research reveals that even short-term exposure to a high-fat diet can immediately impair gut immunity—long before any physical symptoms appear (Figure 1). The study offers the first direct evidence…

The adoption of a healthy lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in physical and mental health. While vegetarian diets are often associated with health benefits, few studies have focused on…

The rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) globally, dietary approaches such as vegan diets are becoming central to prevention and management strategies. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of…

A nutrient best known for protecting eyesight may soon have a new role in cancer treatment. Researchers have discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid abundant in foods like spinach, kale,…

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism controlling CD8⁺ T cell infiltration into atherosclerotic plaques, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease...

CAR-T cell therapy, a efficient form of cancer immunotherapy, has revolutionised treatment for many patients with aggressive blood cancers. But while the therapy has led to remarkable long-term remissions, some…

Chikungunya virus infections are often acute, but for 30% to 60% of patients, especially women, the virus leaves a troubling legacy: chronic, severe joint pain that can persist for years.…

T cells are essential defenders of the immune system, but in some cases, their activity turns against the body—damaging healthy tissues and triggering autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and…

New research reveals that even short-term exposure to a high-fat diet can immediately impair gut immunity—long before any physical symptoms appear (Figure 1). The study offers the first direct evidence…

The adoption of a healthy lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in physical and mental health. While vegetarian diets are often associated with health benefits, few studies have focused on…

The rising prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) globally, dietary approaches such as vegan diets are becoming central to prevention and management strategies. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of…