Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.
Study reveals how immune cells in the gut distinguish between food and harmful pathogens, shedding light on the origins of both food allergies and intestinal diseases.
The findings bolster the idea that the inflammasome has a dual role—it promotes inflammation associated with poor outcomes in late cancer stages, but early on, it can help prevent cells from ...