Found 174 news articles for inflammation
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Controlling inflammation to conquer lung infections
…“The human body uses inflammation in many positive ways, to keep us healthy,” A/Prof Tate said. “But when inflammation goes into overdrive it can get out of control and cause…… Read more
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Unearthing a new form of toxic inflammation
Hudson Institute scientists have discovered how a molecule is transferred between damaged cells and healthy immune cells, which might cause toxic inflammation in a host of diseases. This toxic inflammation…… Read more
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Cancer drug limits COVID inflammation
A cancer drug could play an important role in limiting the damaging effects of lung disease inflammation in COVID-19 patients, thanks to new research at Hudson Institute. Associate Professor Michael…… Read more
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New arrivals boost Hudson’s inflammation research leadership
Hudson Institute’s reputation as a leader in inflammation research has been boosted by the appointment of two specialists in the field. L-R: Professor Carl Walkley and Dr Sophia Davidson Director…… Read more
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Flicking the inflammation off-switch
…suffering from inflammatory diseases.” A little bit of inflammation can be a good thing and is often the body’s immune system doing its job. However, when inflammation persists, or the…… Read more
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Finding the triggers of inflammation
…for diseases associated with excessive inflammation. Collaborators | Monash University; University of Melbourne; WEHI Funders | National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Learn more about Inflammation Read more stories…… Read more
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Motor neuron disease inflammation trigger discovered
Hudson Institute scientists have revealed how inflammation in motor neuron disease (MND) is caused, which could be the first step towards a new treatment. This work was done in collaboration…… Read more
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State-of-the art genomic sequencer accelerates inflammation research
Hudson Institute of Medical Research is progressing its genomic and inflammation research thanks to the support of the Victorian Government and The Ian Potter Foundation, who assisted with the acquisition…… Read more
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How does cell death trigger inflammation?
Inflammation is at the heart of numerous diseases and new research has found that the timing of cell death is crucial to the process of inflammation. This research is significant…… Read more
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How infection and inflammation can affect male fertility
…that can also promote inflammation. Prof Loveland likened macrophages and immune cells to a police force: normally the system works to ensure we live and travel safely but is activated…… Read more