Scripps Research Institute Scientists Describe Deadly Immune 'Storm' Caused by Emergent Flu Infections
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have mapped key elements of a severe immune overreaction--a "cytokine storm." Their findings also clarify the workings of a potent new class of anti-inflammatory compounds that prevent this immune overreaction in animal models.