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LJI and Augusta University scientists investigate link between "deprogrammed" regulatory T cells and cardiovascular disease
LJI research reveals how aggressive T cells can make heart disease even worse
Immune cells can sniff out octanal in blood, triggering dangerous inflammation and atherosclerosis
The international recognition reflects how LJI research is valued by scientific peers
Men and women have different immune systems. With a better understanding of sex-specific immune differences, scientists can more effectively fight infections, cancers, heart disease, and even pregnancy complications.
New funding will support high-risk, high-reward projects led by two early-career scientists
LJI study brings scientists closer to designing a safe anti-atherosclerosis vaccine
The proposed iMAP will reveal new targets for immunotherapy, and may lead to a new wave of medicines and vaccines that can prevent heart attacks and strokes; La Jolla Institute for Immunology researcher Klaus Ley and Scripps researcher Eric Topol are key members of the iMAP team.