immune cells
Coverage of immune cells in the Nexus archive.
- Ovaries may turn into an 'immune-like organ' after the menopause
The ovaries of aged mice become infiltrated with immune cells linked to widespread inflammation in the body, and the same change could be happening in women. Ovaries may transform into an 'immune-like organ' after menopause.
- Daily briefing: These immune cells go out with a bang
Scientists have discovered immune cells called 'ruptoblasts' that explode to release toxic chemicals. The article also covers psychology's reproducibility crisis and mathematical insights on when to settle.
- A single protein may be holding back CAR T cancer therapy
A newly identified protein called NFIL3 is found to cause CAR T-cell therapy to lose effectiveness over time by inducing exhaustion in engineered immune cells. Disabling NFIL3 in animal models improved the cells' strength and tumor control.
- Researchers block key protein that helps Parkinson’s spread through the brain
Researchers identified GPNMB, a protein released by immune cells in response to damaged neurons, which accelerates brain cell degeneration in Parkinson’s. Blocking GPNMB with antibodies halted the disease’s spread in early experiments.
- Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in anti-aging by restoring the youthful function of old blood stem cells. The researchers achieved this by calming the cellular overdrive that occurs as blood stem cells age. This restoration dramatically boosts the ability to regenerate and produce balanced blood cells.
- This simple blood test might detect depression before symptoms appear
A new study suggests that depression may be detectable through a simple blood test by tracking how certain immune cells age. The test is based on the accelerated aging of monocytes, which is tied to emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression. Researchers found this connection, which could lead to early detection.
- Why you should ‘feed a cold’: eating primes immune cells for action
A study published in Nature reveals that infection-fighting T cells from individuals who have recently eaten can proliferate more quickly in response to threats. The research suggests that eating primes immune cells for faster action against infections.
- A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
A routine blood test measuring inflammation-related neutrophil levels may identify Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms appear. Higher neutrophil levels, part of the immune response, are linked to increased dementia risk, suggesting immune cells could contribute to disease progression.
- Daily briefing: Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
A study in Nature reveals that B cells play a crucial role in supporting muscles during exercise in mice, challenging previous assumptions. The article also mentions the winners of the 2026 Breakthrough Prizes and tips for debugging scientific software.
- Scientists supercharge immune cells to destroy cancer more effectively
Researchers enhanced immune cells by adding signaling components and briefly suppressing them with a drug, making them more effective at attacking tumors. This approach could lead to safer, stronger next-generation cancer treatments.
- Immune cells have a surprising role in exercise endurance
A study published in Nature on April 17, 2026, reveals that B cells in mice play a role in regulating muscle performance during exercise. This finding challenges previous assumptions about immune cell functions and suggests potential links between immunity and physical endurance.
- Your nose could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin
Losing your sense of smell may signal Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. Scientists discovered that immune cells in the brain destroy smell-related nerve fibers in early disease stages, potentially enabling earlier detection and better treatment timing.
- Your nose contains multitudes — of long-lived immune cells
A study published in Nature reveals that nasal tissue contains T cells capable of remembering pathogens long after infection. These long-lived immune cells suggest potential implications for understanding immune memory and disease resistance.