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Dr. Marco Orecchioni discusses the role of olfactory receptors in innate immune cells and their implications in various diseases.

Guest: Dr. Marco Orecchioni is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University. He discusses how olfactory receptors — best known for detecting smells — also function in innate immune cells such as macrophages, where they help sense chemical cues in the tissue environment. He highlights how these receptors regulate inflammation, metabolism, and immune cell behavior in diseases such as atherosclerosis, and explores their potential as novel therapeutic targets. Featured Products and Resources: Learn more about STEMCELL’s optimized protocols and reagents for immunotherapy research. Download this free conference toolkit to make the most out of your experience this conference season. The Immunology Science Round Up Origins of Tumor Macrophages – Tumor-associated myeloid cells arise from distinct circulating monocyte clones with pre-programmed differentiation fates. DDX6 Restrains Tumor Immunity – DDX6 suppresses dsRNA-driven innate immunity by limiting RNA editing. Antibody-Directed Xenophagy – TRIM21 directs antibody-bound pathogens into a newly identified autophagy pathway that promotes intracellular pathogen clearance. RNA Warfare in Plant Immunity – A fungal long non-coding RNA…

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