Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

Scientists have uncovered a natural braking system that helps the immune system switch off inflammation and prevent harmful immune cells from building up.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:44:05 UTC.

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