A new study from Karolinska Institutet presents a previously unknown immunological mechanism that protects humans against bacterial infections in the lungs. The study shows that healthy lungs contain Interleukin-26, a messenger substance that is further increased by local exposure to a bacterial compound, which in turn increases the mobilisation of anti-bacterial white blood cells. The research team now hope that the discovery will facilitate our … Continue reading Scientists discover new bacterial defence mechanism in the lungs.