Plant immunity is very similar to the human innate immune system, which is the first round of defense against infection. Although plants share similar cellular pathways as humans, plants evolved to ...

In order to develop new strategies against such pathogens, understanding the plant’s immune response is of central importance. A team headed by biologist Prof Jörg Kudla of the University of Münster ...

Pathogen-fighting immune cells called tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells (TRM cells) go through a surprising transformation -- and relocation -- as they fight infections in the small intestine.

Here are seven medicinal plant species that have proved their worth in gold and may well have more to give to the future of ...

A new study found that the Mediterranean diet can improve memory and cognitive function through changes in the gut. A researcher and a nutritionist discuss the findings.

Plants deploy cell-surface and intracellular immune receptors to recognize pathogens. In a comparative analysis of 808 angiosperm genomes, we reveal that during plant adaptation to diverse special ...

They found that these IL-1R1-positive neurons are involved in circuits that control sensory processing, mood regulation and memory. "Our study shows how certain neurons are connected to immune ...

Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of asthma research, identifying a new population of immune cells that may play a crucial role in the severity of asthma ...

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Turmeric, a bright yellow spice derived from the Curcuma longa plant, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. It contains curcumin, a powerful compound with numerous health benefits.One ...