Health
Key role of immune cells in brain infection – Science Daily
Researchers have identified the specific type of immune cell that induces brain inflammation in herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis. Crucially, they have also determined the signalling protein that calls this immune cell into the brain from the bloodstrea…
A new study has detailed the damaging role played by the immune system in a severe brain condition most commonly caused by the cold sore virus.Researchers have identified the specific type of immune cell that induces brain inflammation in herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis. Crucially, they have also determined the signalling protein that calls this immune cell into the brain from the bloodstream.
The findings, published in Cell Reports, could aid the development of targeted treatments for …
-
General24 hours agoInternal Revenue Service starts cutting 20,000 workers
-
Noosa News23 hours agoMan killed, woman seriously injured in collision in Wongabel, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
-
Noosa News23 hours agoMoreton Bay oyster farm survives cyclone with help of wave wall innovation
-
General22 hours agoPort’s lease a ‘mistake’ as major parties flag takeover