Neutrophils have been shown to puncture stressed heart cells after a heart attack via a resistin-like protein, leading to deadly arrhythmias.

Liver transplants save the lives of many people, but the procedure can result in severe complications. One of these common side effects is liver ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI), in which the oxygen ...

The research was led by Prof. Fuping Zhang from the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Jian Song from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region People's ...

Yale School of Medicine-led research reports that nerve-associated macrophages help maintain healthy fat over a lifespan and curb age-related inflammation.

Macrophages are part of the immune system's frontline; they attack and "eat" invaders to protect surrounding cells. They, ...

Cancer immunotherapy has advanced the field of medicine and cancer care. Specifically, immunotherapy refers to the targeted ...

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a life-threatening condition characterized by acute deterioration of liver function in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease. It is often ...