Tag: immune_system

Immune System May Attack Nervous System in Some Long COVID Patients

17 Jun 2026 3:46 p.m. · Source: NIH RESEARCH MATTERS

New research suggests the immune system may attack the nervous system, contributing to neurological symptoms in some Long COVID patients. Other studies explore video games for depression screening and an AI tool to speed antibiotic development.

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NIH Researchers Identify Regulatory Cells That Shield Against Inflammatory Bowel Disease

8 Jun 2026 1:19 p.m. · Source: National Institutes of Health

NIH scientists discovered that mutations in the GPR15 gene cause severe IBD by preventing protective regulatory cells from reaching the colon. This breakthrough opens new avenues for targeted diagnoses and treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.

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