inflammation: Quick Facts

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Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation • Nov. 5, 2026, 6:07 AM ET (Science Daily)

New nanovesicle therapy shows promise for treating alcohol-related liver disease • Nov. 4, 2026, 2:56 PM ET (News-Medical)

Scientists discover new Alzheimer’s drug that repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation • Nov. 2, 2026, 11:12 PM ET (Science Daily)

CT researchers looked at age-related inflammation. Why they found ‘biology has lots of surprises’ • Oct. 30, 2026, 5:30 AM ET (Hartford Courant)

Spinal cord injury can reshape gut microbes that influence whole-body health • Oct. 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (Medical Xpress)

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