Scientists Discover the Body’s Natural “Off Switch” for Inflammation

From SciTechDaily

Researchers at University College London (UCL) have identified an important biological process that helps the body bring inflammation to an end, a finding that may eventually support new treatments for chronic illnesses that affect millions of people worldwide.

Inflammation is the body’s frontline defense against infection and injury. But if this response fails to shut down at the right time, it can contribute to serious conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes. Scientists have long known that the immune system must shift from fighting to repairing, yet the signals that guide this transition have not been fully understood.