Tests Reveal Unreliability of Allergy Tests & Experts Call for Standardization

AI SummaryStandard skin prick tests (SPTs) used to diagnose allergies may not be reliable due to lack of standardization in allergen extracts. The tests can produce false negatives, putting people at risk. Standardization and improvements in blood tests are needed to improve accuracy. Further research is necessary to develop better allergy tests.Allergies can be extremely… Continue reading Tests Reveal Unreliability of Allergy Tests & Experts Call for Standardization

‘Night Owls’ are at Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes

AI SummaryResearchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that going to bed late and waking up late is associated with a 19% increased risk of developing diabetes. This is independent of the amount of sleep a person gets and is more related to their sleep schedule and lifestyle habits. The study also found that individuals… Continue reading ‘Night Owls’ are at Higher Risk of Developing Diabetes

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Proteins in Breast Milk Found to be Essential for Baby’s Gut

AI SummaryBreast milk contains proteins that can regulate the immune system and influence the composition of gut microbes in newborn babies, according to research conducted by Dr. Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto and his team at the Yili Maternal and Infant Nutrition Institute. The study suggests that these proteins play a critical role in early immunity and… Continue reading Proteins in Breast Milk Found to be Essential for Baby’s Gut

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

AI SummaryA recent study found that blocking interleukin-17A can effectively treat psoriasis by suppressing autoimmune functions and reducing symptoms. This approach shows promise for developing a cure for psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune skin condition.In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-seq),… Continue reading Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Antigen receptor signaling and cell death resistance controls intestinal humoral response zonation

IgA response is critical for intestinal immunity; however, the role of IgA in the germinal center (GC) is unknown. Here, Raso et al. reveal that the IgA B cell receptor (BCR) is required for Peyer’s patch (PP) GC B cell survival and selection into memory B cells and gut-homing plasma cells.