
toll like receptors
Bacterial Infection Stresses Blood Stem Cells
Bacterial infections can reduce the self-renewal capacity of hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow, study says.

Mini-Pig Study: Inflammation May Drive Diabetic Kidney Injury
A study in pigs has uncovered the mechanistic link between diet, diabetes and kidney failure.
TLR9: Two Rings To Bind Them?
The structure of TLR9 could lead to the design of new drugs targeting this important immune receptor.