Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating chronic
disease of unknown aetiology that is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) …

Epidemiological studies have shown a dramatic increase in the incidence and the
prevalence of allergic diseases over the last several decades. Environmental triggers …

This review covers basic aspects of histone modification and the role of posttranslational
histone modifications in the development of allergic diseases, including the immune …

Allergic diseases are on the rise in the Western world and well-known allergy-protecting and-
driving factors such as microbial and dietary exposure, pollution and smoking mediate their …

Specific and adequate nutrition during pregnancy and early life is an important factor in
avoiding non-communicable diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular …

The gut microbiota are critical in the homoeostasis of multiple interconnected host metabolic
and immune networks. If early microbial colonization is delayed, the gut‐associated …

Only a small fraction of individuals exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis develop clinical
tuberculosis (TB). Over the past century, epidemiological studies have shown that human …

The trace element iron affects immune responses and vaccination, but knowledge of its role
in autoimmune diseases is limited. Expansion of pathogenic T cells, especially T follicular …

Epigenetics refers to a variety of processes that have heritable effects on gene expression
programs without changes in DNA sequence. Key players in epigenetic control are chemical …

Uterine leiomyomas, also known as uterine fibroids, are the most common pelvic tumors,
occurring in nearly 70% of all reproductive-aged women and are the leading indication for …