3 stories tagged #Immune cells

  1. Immune Cells Linked to Longer Pain Duration in Women
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    Immune Cells Linked to Longer Pain Duration in Women

    New research suggests immune cell function may explain why women experience pain longer than men, potentially leading to chronic pain development.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  2. Brain's 'Skull Drains' Actively Protect Against Damage and Pathogens
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    Brain's 'Skull Drains' Actively Protect Against Damage and Pathogens

    New research reveals the brain's venous sinuses are dynamic systems, actively pumping fluid and accommodating immune cells to safeguard against damage and infection.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Influenza's Stealth Attack: How Flu Hijacks Immune Cells to Damage the Heart
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    Influenza's Stealth Attack: How Flu Hijacks Immune Cells to Damage the Heart

    New research reveals influenza directly damages the heart by infecting immune cells, which then spread the virus to cardiac muscle and trigger harmful inflammation.

    3mo ago 1 min read