Trinity College Dublin Sep 2 2025 Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that electrically stimulating "macrophages" – one of the immune systems key players – can "reprogram" them in such a way to reduce inflammation and encourage faster, more effective healing in disease and injury.  This breakthrough uncovers a potentially powerful new therapeutic option, with further work ongoing to delineate the specifics. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell with several high-profile