The main bioactive compound of ginger root lowers autoantibody production and helps halt disease progression in mice with antiphospholipid syndrome and lupus.

Researchers discover protein that regulates the gene expression for influential immune cells, paving a path for novel targets to treat inflammatory and allergic diseases.

Osteopontin is discovered as the culprit behind these patients’ main cause of death. However, a repurposed immunosuppressive drug may combat the pro-inflammatory protein.

Basic science research explores the effects of impaired glycine metabolism in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and how to potentially use glycine-based treatment to help people with NAFLD.

New research in mice shows that the hormone leptin may be a culprit in early puberty linked to childhood obesity.

An open access, online repository accelerates advancements in cancer prevention and prediction.

Study calls into question rush to use brain stimulation technology to treat Parkinson's and pain disorders.

How E coli. and other illness-causing bugs get past the microbiome’s defenses.

Watch four Michigan Medicine experts discuss the role of fundamental science in ending the COVID-19 pandemic.

A computer simulation reveals the metabolic dysfunction behind heart failure.

While there is no actual fountain of youth, a new study shows a high throughput technique could help researchers find drugs that improve health and lengthen lifespan.

Animal model observation may reveal new cause of hypertension.

Innovative device ensures doctors obtain adequate fluid samples from the eye, helping with diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for patients.

New research shows that targeting a protein called Nef with a molecule called concanamycin A allowed the immune system to essentially cure HIV in T cells.

Finding could improve outcomes for treatment of infections in people living with HIV.