inflammation
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Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Too little inflammation may fail to control a threat, while too much can harm healthy tissue.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
To investigate how the body manages cytokine levels, the researchers used a mouse model of systemic inflammation caused by the pathogen Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Instead of focusing only on immune switches, they are studying how the body adjusts the strength of inflammation by controlling the release and buildup of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Dog bites and knife nicks on the men’s hands were frequently infected with seal blood, but there were no antibiotics to treat the inflammation.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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