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πŸ” New discoveries in cellular & molecular #immunology New #OpenAccess journal from @britsocimm

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Studying ecoimmunology? 🌍🧬

Submit your work to Discovery Immunology’s new Ecoimmunology Special Collection, exploring how ecological factors shape immune responses in humans & animals.

πŸ“’ Editors: Dr Iris Mair & Prof Kathryn Else

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4lZX3NM

#Ecoimmunology #Immunology

02.08.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

New study highlights the immune functions of oligodendrocytes 🧠πŸ§ͺ

Far beyond myelination, these cells present antigens, modulate T cells & influence neuroinflammation.

πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/40JkDG6

#Neuroimmunology #Oligodendrocytes #Immunology

01.08.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Inflammation doesn’t just damage myelin, it disrupts oligodendrocyte-axon interactions, weakening CNS function. New open-access article explores the consequences in MS, leukodystrophies & more. 🧠

πŸ“– https://bit.ly/45hoSLv

#Neuroimmunology #Oligodendrocytes #MS

25.07.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
graphical abstract for Dynamic roles of ILC3 in endometrial repair and regeneration

graphical abstract for Dynamic roles of ILC3 in endometrial repair and regeneration

🧬 New study reveals how two ILC3 subsets guide endometrial repair & regeneration across the menstrual cycle and postpartum. Disrupted ILC3 positioning in #endometriosis may impair healing.

πŸ“– Cuff et al., Discovery Immunology (2025): https://bit.ly/448zYm7

#WomensHealth

21.07.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

July's featured article from our exchange with @discovimmunol.bsky.social investigates the immunomodulatory capacity of various arginine-related metabolites.

academic.oup.com/discovimmuno...

18.07.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
graphical abstract of Highlights of 2024: Ξ³Ξ΄ T cells and bad blood

graphical abstract of Highlights of 2024: Ξ³Ξ΄ T cells and bad blood

For this month's article exchange with
@immunolcellbiol.bsky.social we're highlighting 'Highlights of 2024: Ξ³Ξ΄ T cells and bad blood' by @eberlmat.bsky.social

Read here: doi.org/10.1111/imcb...

17.07.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐭 How does microbial exposure shape mouse model outcomes?

A new Discovery Immunology study compares naturalization methods - co-housing, feralization, or both, and reveals distinct effects on gut immunity and microbiota.

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/44md5LQ

#Microbiome #Immunology

17.07.2025 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Writing a paper?

Join us tomorrow at 12:00 BST for a free webinar with OUP Publisher Rachel Moriarty & our very own EIC Simon Milling.

Essential tips on journal selection, peer review, and maximising impact.

Register here: https://bit.ly/44ARC1p

16.07.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anti-TNF therapy induces IL-10 in human CD4+ T cells - but how?

This study uncovers a transcription factor network (incl. MAF, PRDM1, EOMES) regulating this effect.

Open Access πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/44LZ7TR

#Immunology

16.07.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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There's still time to register for our webinar with
@oxfordacademic.bsky.social

Learn what editors really look for, and how to get your paper noticed.
Join for free
πŸ—“οΈThursday 17 July
πŸ”— www.immunology.org/events/bsi-w...

14.07.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New immunological discoveries deserve wide reach. With read & publish deals, eligible authors can publish open access in Discovery Immunology for free! πŸš€

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ksUbHJ

14.07.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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T-helper cell responses in wild Soay sheep are repeatable, positively correlated, and linked to resistance against helminths and coccidia, challenging assumptions about Th1/Th2 trade-offs in natural settings.

πŸ“– Read more: https://bit.ly/3GCm0PN

#VeterinaryImmunology

10.07.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”¬ Targeting T-cell metabolism?

This study positions CARKL as a central modulator of T-cell bioenergetics, cytokines, and chemotaxis.

Could be a new node for immune modulation in disease.

πŸ“– https://bit.ly/3XDlIh6

#Immunotherapy #ImmuneRegulation

07.07.2025 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🧬 CD28 vs. TCR: not a one-size-fits-all signal.

New study by Cayman Williams et al. shows CD28 co-stimulation shapes naïve & memory CD4⁺ T cells differently - and can even act independently of TCR in memory cells.

πŸ“– https://bit.ly/44MG7UD

#Tcells #Immunology

06.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸŒΏπŸ”¬ Call for Papers: Ecoimmunology Special Collection

Explore how ecological factors shape immune responses in humans & animals - from wild systems to lab models.

πŸ§ͺ Submit your work: bridging ecology + immunology!

πŸ“– https://bit.ly/44N141N

#Ecoimmunology #Immunology

04.07.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🦠 New research shows obesity disrupts dendritic cell responses to viruses by impairing cytokine production & metabolism - helping explain higher infection risk.

πŸ“– Read the open-access study: https://bit.ly/40kBiiH

By @andrea-woodcock.bsky.social‬ et al.

#Immunology

27.06.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ§ πŸ“£ Final call! Just a few days left to submit to our Update on Neuroinflammation.

Don’t miss your chance to share cutting-edge research on immune-CNS interactions.

Deadline: June 2025!

Submit now πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4k4HQdv

26.06.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

New immunological discoveries deserve wide reach.

With read & publish deals, eligible authors can publish open access in Discovery Immunology for free! πŸš€

Find out if you’re eligible here: bit.ly/4no9OTy

25.06.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Basophils may be rare, but they pack a punch!

This new review in Discovery Immunology dives into the ontogenesis & heterogeneity of basophils, revealing their surprising roles beyond allergies - from immune regulation to cancer.

πŸ“– Open Access: https://bit.ly/4kMgDML

22.06.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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⏳ Time is running out to submit to the Update on Neuroinflammation special collection - deadline is the end of June 2025.

We’re looking for novel insights into microglia, CNS immunopathogenesis, new models & more.

πŸ“© Submission info: https://bit.ly/4ldvFuN

21.06.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What can we learn about airway resident memory T cells from pig models? Plenty! Find out more in this month's @discovimmunol.bsky.social Outstanding Article

19.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This month’s article exchange with @immunolcellbiol.bsky.social:

New study shows that in Crohn’s disease, aphthous ulcers trigger immune responses via bacterial uptake, not dysbiosis.

Peyer’s patches may be the ignition site 🧬

Read here: doi.org/10.1111/imcb...

#Crohns #Immunology

20.06.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Many congratulations to Professor JoΓ£o Marcos Brandet and Professor John Hammond!

18.06.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧬 ILC3s show dynamic, stage-specific roles in endometrial repair and regeneration - supporting healthy cycling and potentially disrupted in endometriosis.

Explore the findings: https://bit.ly/448zYm7

15.06.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’ Final call! Submissions for the Re-discovering Myeloid Cells Special Collection close end of June 2025.

Share your latest insights into myeloid cell biology, function, and pathology. Don’t miss out!

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/43OULe9

14.06.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Extracellular vesicles: from lab models to the wild 🌿

This review reveals how EVs can expand our understanding of immune responses in diverse species.

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4dXLgfE

13.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌟 Calling all women leaders in immunology!

The EJI Ita Askonas Prize 2025 offers €20,000 + ECI 2027 travel to outstanding female group leaders who have run an independent lab.

Apply or nominate a colleague via BSI by 20 June! Find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/4kzbwzu

09.06.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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From bench to bedside, better models mean better arthritis therapies! πŸ’‘πŸ§¬

Explore this open access guide to standardizing murine arthritis scoring for clearer, comparable results.

Full article: https://bit.ly/4mEgigp

#InflammatoryArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnimalModels #Immunology

06.06.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wild mice reveal surprising immune system differences! πŸ­πŸ”¬

Discover how wild mouse bone marrow composition contrasts with lab mice, unlocking new immunology insights.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4jtlZeC

#Immunology #InnateImmunity

04.06.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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⏳ Final call! The Re-discovering Myeloid Cells collection closes for submissions at the end of this month.

Got research on monocytes, macrophages, or other myeloid cells? 🧬 Now’s the time to submit!

πŸ“’ Don’t miss out, submit today: https://bit.ly/4kLSs0L

#Immunology #MyeloidCells #Macrophages

03.06.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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