30 October 2024
Internal "clocks" of immune cells are essential for the proper functioning of metabolism
In order for our bodies to efficiently transform into fat the excess carbohydrates we eat, in a process of “lipogenesis”, two things must happen. First, the immune system's gamma-delta T cells, a type of lymphocytes that are present in large quantities in adipose tissue (a.k.a. fat), have to produce a substance that triggers lipogenesis, called IL-17.
24 October 2024
Exploring Tumour-Body Interactions: Highlights from #CRSy24
With nearly 30 presenters—including 4 keynote speakers—ranging from internationally renowned scientists to emerging researchers, the symposium was structured into eight thematic sessions, each exploring different dimensions, from the interplay between tumour cells and their microenvironment to the systemic impacts of cancer on the body.
