As the body ages, changes in the bacteria living inside the digestive system can lead to a weakened sensory connection ...

A Science Immunology Review explains how memory B cells acquire diverse molecular, epigenetic, and tissue-specific programs ...

The cells that play a crucial role in sustaining long-term memory have been identified for the first time. Animal experiments ...

Investigators led by Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D., the David W. Cugell, MD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, have discovered how the metabolism of mitochondria supports ...

Memory T cells are a special type of white blood cell that "remember" past infections and vaccines, helping our bodies to quickly respond if we encounter the same germs again. These cells are found ...

We owe a lot to tissue resident memory T cells (T RM). These specialized immune cells are among the body's first responders to disease. Rather than coursing through the bloodstream-as many T cells ...

A regulatory protein in astrocytes may explain how certain memories persist over time for learning and cognitive function.

Nutrition choices can shape daily routines in quiet but meaningful ways. The strongest guidance points toward balanced meals, ...

Summary: Astrocytes, star-shaped non-neuronal cells, serve as active gatekeepers of long-term memory stability. By ...