autoimmune diseases
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2018
From diagnosing disease to exploring the far side of the moon, these were the seven most popular stories in December 2018.
Preventing The Immune System From Attacking The Optic Nerve
A team of scientists in Japan have identified the antibody that alleviates the symptoms of an autoimmune neurological disorder in rats.
The Big Eaters Behind Systemic Sclerosis
A team of researchers from Singapore and the UK used genomic analysis to reveal the role of macrophages in systemic sclerosis.
Epigenetics Explains Autoimmune Disease In Twins
In identical twins, epigenetics has a role to play in determining susceptibility to autoimmune disease, according to a study by Japanese researchers.
microRNA-155 Key To Immune System ‘Tango’
Mimicking a key player in how immune cells 'dance' with each other to produce antibodies could help boost immune responses.
China’s CStone Pharma Receives US$150 Million In Series A Financing
CStone Pharmaceuticals has closed a Series A round of financing with investments from Oriza Seed Venture Capital, Boyu Capital and WuXi Healthcare Ventures.
How To Mount A STING Operation Against Pathogens
Researchers have shed light on how STING, an innate immune sensor that triggers inflammation, is activated to eliminate viruses or bacteria.
Scientists Identify New Gene Regions That Increase Risk Of Lupus
Ten new gene regions that confer increased susceptibility to lupus have been identified in Asians.
