The buzzy term gets blamed for many diseases. But it isn’t all bad. Credit... Supported by By Nina Agrawal Illustrations by Pete Gamlen Inflammation has become a bit of a dirty word. We blame it for a ...

Scientists have created a novel organoid model of the human brain that contains astrocytes -- which have been excluded from other models thus far -- to study inflammation in diseases like Alzheimer's.

Inflammation is a vital part of the immune response, but it seems that the system can sometimes go awry, resulting in chronic ...

Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins—the hormone-like substance ...

Understanding the regulation of inflammation and oxidative stress is essential for deciphering the interplay between host defence mechanisms and bacterial survival strategies. In human cells, ...

Trinity College Dublin scientists showed that electrical stimulation reprograms macrophages to reduce inflammation and boost healing. This breakthrough could lead to broad therapeutic uses.

Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in ...

Scientists have discovered a breakthrough in pain relief by targeting the EP2 receptor in Schwann cells. This new method ...

Cerebral malaria kills 1 out of 5 children that suffer from it, and causes long-term disabilities in half of the survivors.

In a mouse model of liver transplantation, UCLA researchers have identified proteins that act as "protective switches" ...