Immune system

They ate these pickles for 3 months. And this is the amazing thing that happened to them

Kimchi is known for its significant contribution to gut health, but in a small and recent study researchers discovered that it hides additional medical secrets.

Kimchi
A SURVEY OF 360 patients with psoriasis showed most patients have suffered an exacerbation of their condition due to stress and anxiety.

Israeli scientists discover skin gene that helps build body’s first line of immune defense

Green tea

This is the type of tea recommended for strengthening the immune system

A 3D immunofluorescent image of melanoma cells (magenta) infected with bacteria (turquoise); cell nuclei are blue

Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system


Why doesn’t a pregnant woman’s immune system kill her fetus in the womb?

The findings of a new study on maternal-fetal dynamics could lead to advancements in improving rates of preeclampsia and premature birth.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.

Could being infected with this virus lead to Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the sheath of nerve cell extensions.

 This electron microscopic image of two Epstein Barr Virus virions (viral particles) shows round capsids—protein-encased genetic material—loosely surrounded by the membrane envelope.

Revolutionizing infectious disease treatment: A breakthrough in personalized medicine

A Tel Aviv University ‘breakthrough’ discovery could lead to personalized medicine for infectious diseases.

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

What is chronic inflammation and how can you prevent it?

Chronic inflammation has been linked to a variety of chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer. 

 Lower back pain (illustrative).

Immune systems can be weakened by space travel - what causes such an immune deificit? - study

The authors suggested that the change in gene expression of leukocytes under microgravity is triggered by a “fluid shift."

David Saint-Jacques and a record number of astronauts on board the International Space Station are collecting blood and breath samples for Canadian study MARROW. The experiment takes a closer look at the space-related changes that occur in blood and bone marrow

Pregnant women may have strong, variable immunity to COVID-19 - study

The study also found the pregnant women who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had higher levels of certain immune markers.

Pregnant woman, illustrative

Artificial sweetener found to be immunosuppressant in mice- study

Sucralose, a sweetener about 600 times sweeter than sugar, can be detected in humans following its consumption in food or drinks.

Mice [Illustrative]

Skipping breakfast can damage your immune response - study

Skipping meals through intermittent or prolonged fasting periods cause certain white blood cells to go dormant.

 Child eating breakfast (illustrative)

Everyone's sick these days. What can you do?

The winter illnesses are here, and lots of people are walking around with runny noses, coughs and tired faces. Here are some ways to prevent and manage these winter ailments.

A woman blowing her nose into a tissue, possibly after sneeze or while sick

Technion-developed deep-learning system examines breast cancer scans better than humans

Researchers at the Technion have made it their mission to turn computers into effective pathologists’ assistants.

A 2D visualization of the image feature vectors by applying t-SNE.