Inflammation
The role of crystals in the ‘disease of kings’
19 Sep 2017Gout is associated with unhealthy living, but its underlying
mechanism has been a mystery
Finding the true culprits behind inflammation
9 Aug 2017Discovery of which monocytes secrete a pro-inflammatory protein could lead to new therapies for autoimmune disease
Potential asthma treatment worth its salt
29 Nov 2016Investigations into novel solid forms of the anti-inflammatory drug oxaprozin may lead to a new combined asthma therapy
Monocytes switch roles during sepsis
26 Jan 2016Monocytes are ‘reprogrammed’ to be immunosuppressive as sepsis progresses
Putting a block on inflammation
15 Dec 2015Limiting immune response can reduce joint injury caused by the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus
Resolving a sticky situation
4 Nov 2014Malaria-infected cells may latch onto healthy blood cells for protection rather than to aid transmission
Fighting inflammation in multiple mammals
21 Oct 2014An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent