Keywords: Immune system


BCG vaccine study points to potential new strategy for delaying Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers are exploring an unexpected avenue in the fight against Alzheimer's disease after new findings suggested that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, may help strengthen the brain's defenses against neurodegeneration. Although......

Kyoto researchers trace blood cells to 700 million-year ancestor

The origin of human blood cells stretches far beyond the emergence of humans. Researchers at Kyoto have reconstructed the evolutionary history of blood cells over roughly 700 million years. Their work shows that immune and blood systems in modern vertebrates emerged from genetic material already present......

Chronic stress linked to long term health risks across body systems

Chronic stress disrupts normal body functions by maintaining high levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, leading to a range of long-term health risks. Sustained activation of stress responses affects multiple systems, increasing vulnerability to serious medical conditions. Prolonged stress has......