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New Enzyme That Acts as Innate Immunity Sensor Discovered
Two studies could lead to
new treatments for lupus and
other autoimmune diseases
and strengthen current
therapies for viral,
bacterial, and parasitic
... > full story
Immune Cell Death Defects Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers have discovered
that the death of immune
system cells is an important
safeguard against the
development of diseases such
as type 1 diabetes,
... > full story
Light from Darkness: Brilliant Stars Emerging from Dusty Stellar Nursery
An evocative new image from
the European Southern
Observatory shows a dark
cloud where new stars are
forming, along with a
... > full story
What Happens When We Sunburn: Red Is RNA Damage to Skin Cells
The biological mechanism of
sunburn – the reddish,
painful, protective immune
response from ultraviolet
(UV) radiation – is a
consequence of RNA damage to
... > full story
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New Functions for Autoimmune Disease 'Risk' Gene Identified
July 19, 2013 — Researchers have identified infection-fighting and inflammation-suppressing functions for a gene associated with human autoimmune disease. The discovery, centered on a gene known as PTPN22, could set ... > full story -
Important Control Mechanism Behind Autoimmune Diseases Discovered
March 1, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new control mechanism in our immune system. The discovery is of potential significance to the treatment of serious diseases such as MS (multiple sclerosis), rheumatoid ... > full story -
Scientists Find a Key Element of Lupus, Suggesting Better Drug Targets
February 4, 2013 — Scientists have identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease that afflicts tens of millions of people worldwide. The findings suggest that blocking ... > full story -
Immune Cell 'Survival' Gene Key to Better Myeloma Treatments
February 3, 2013 — Scientists have identified the gene essential for survival of antibody-producing cells, a finding that could lead to better treatments for diseases where these cells are out of control, such as ... > full story -
Lupus Drugs Carry No Significant Cancer Risk for Patients, Study Suggests
January 24, 2013 — People who take immunosuppressive drugs to treat lupus do not necessarily increase their cancer risk according to new research. This study addresses long-standing fears of a link between lupus ... > full story -
How Innate Immune Cells Are Involved in the Development of Type 1 Diabetes
December 19, 2012 — A new study by researchers in France sheds light on type 1 diabetes -- a disease characterized by the self-destruction of the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. The research reveals the role of ... > full story -
Lenalidomide Offers an Effective Alternative Treatment for Cutaneus Lupus Erythematosus, Study Suggests
December 6, 2012 — Although rare there are several treatments available for cutaneus lupus erythematosus (CLE). However other options are needed for people who do not respond to medication or relapse. A new study into ... > full story -
Uranium Exposure Linked to Increased Lupus Rate
November 13, 2012 — People living near a former uranium ore processing facility in Ohio are experiencing a higher than average rate of lupus, according a new ... > full story -
Genetic Defense Mechanism May Offer Biological Clue to Racial Disparities in Kidney Disease
November 12, 2012 — Genetic changes that protected their ancestors against fly-borne parasites may partly explain why African-Americans with lupus are up to five times more likely to develop end-stage kidney disease ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus on Joint Replacement Surgery Outcomes
November 11, 2012 — Two new studies have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and rheumatoid ... > full story
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