September 2, 2026 | By Asher Jones
Nerve cells that sense pain and heat can single-handedly kick off inflammation in the skin, according to a new study published in Immunity that showed how activation of neurons sets in motion a complex cascade of interactions that hinges on mast cells—a type of immune cell usually associated with allergy.
May 29, 2026 | By Mary D. Cundiff
While we all share the familiar experience of swatting mosquitoes away and resisting the urge to scratch an itchy bite, we rarely stop to consider what’s actually happening beneath our skin. Why does a mosquito bite itch?
May 5, 2026 | By Asher Jones
New research published in Nature Immunology shows that a transcription factor called BLIMP1 is essential for maintaining the identity of type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in a mouse model of allergic asthma, shedding light on how these cells promote allergy in asthmatic patients.
March 6, 2026 | By Asher Jones
New research sheds light on how a single overactive enzyme can throw the immune system into disarray in a mouse model of activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS), a rare inherited immunodeficiency characterized by recurrent respiratory infections, chronic viral infections, and swollen lymph nodes.
