immune cells

Immune cells differ in men and women

A new study from Michigan State University has discovered why some immune cells act differently in men and women when under stress. These different responses often leave women with a disadvantage, as they are more susceptible to certain diseases. The affected cells are known as mast cells, which are a type of white blood cell ...click here to read more

The effects of thirdhand smoke

A recent study from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, known as the Berkeley Lab, has shown that exposure to thirdhand smoke can lead to biological effects on weight and cell development. Thirdhand smoke is classified as the residue left behind when someone smokes. Particles can become trapped in fabrics like couches, carpets, ...click here to read more

High-fat diet causes damage in the brain

Eating a high-fat diet prompts our brain’s immune cells to start consuming the connections between our neurons, according to a new study. When a person is consuming a high-fat diet and becomes obese as a result, the immune cells in the brain, which are normally very active, become sedentary. Their inactivity prompts the microglia to ...click here to read more