The influence of the microbiota on immune development, chronic inflammation, and cancer in the context of aging

May 13, 2019

This article shows that the microbiota is crucial for immune system development and that its relationship with the immune system during aging and the pathogenesis of age-related diseases, including cancer, needs further research to inform disease treatment and prevention.

New roles for autophagy and spermidine in T cells

March 2, 2015

This microreview discusses the article "Autophagy is a critical regulator of memory CD8+ T cell formation" by Puleston et al. (2014), eLife.