A groundbreaking research endeavor led by the A*STAR.Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR.SIgN) has uncovered a profound shift in the behavior of neutrophils, a vital component of… Read More »Study unveils how neutrophils support tumor growth
Recent strides in cancer research have underscored the critical involvement of the immune system, particularly in the remarkable achievements of cancer immunotherapy. A groundbreaking investigation… Read More »Immune gene variation linked to lung cancer risk, especially in smokers
Scientists at Scripps Research have engineered a groundbreaking antibody capable of neutralizing the lethal effects of venomous snake toxins from a diverse range of species… Read More »Scientists develop antibody to neutralize deadly snake venoms
Some immune cells in our bodies see their “killer instinct” restricted after entering solid tumors, according to new research. In a new paper published in… Read More »Gene editing corrects immune defect in mice and infants
Some hereditary genetic defects cause an exaggerated immune response that can be fatal. Using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, such defects can be corrected, thus normalizing… Read More »CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing offers promise for children with rare immune disease
An interdisciplinary collaboration has used a cutting-edge form of RNA tagging to map the gene expression that occurs during follicle maturation and ovulation in mice.… Read More »High-resolution spatiotemporal transcriptomics maps cellular interactions during ovulation in mice
A study led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) has found that CD4+ T cells, traditionally called ‘helper T cells’… Read More »CD4+ T cells emerge as powerful melanoma fighters
CD4+ T cells, also known as helper T cells, are a crucial subset of white blood cells that play a central role in orchestrating immune… Read More »CD4+ T cells and antitumor immunity
T helper cells, also known as CD4+ T cells, are a crucial component of the immune system, playing a central role in orchestrating and regulating… Read More »T helper cell
A groundbreaking study spearheaded by the University of Liverpool and King’s College London has unveiled unsettling revelations about the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on the… Read More »COVID-19’s lasting impact on brain revealed
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Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and… Read More »Biology
Immune cells play an active and intimate role in directing the growth of human lung tissue during development, researchers find, revolutionizing our understanding of early… Read More »Immune cells orchestrate early lung growth, rewriting understanding of development
Sepideh Dolatshahi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is spearheading an exploration of systems immunology in its crucial development phase—during… Read More »How vaccines protect mothers and babies
Following COVID infection, the SARS-CoV-2 virus typically becomes undetectable in the upper respiratory tract one to two weeks later. However, this absence does not necessarily… Read More »SARS-CoV-2 lingers in lungs up to 18 months, weak immunity may explain long COVID
Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have made a breakthrough in understanding how the newly developed cancer drug, bexmarilimab, is able to modify… Read More »New cancer drug bexmarilimab reinvigorates immune system to fight tumors
Microbiology is a scientific discipline that explores the microscopic world of microorganisms, encompassing a diverse array of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.… Read More »What is microbiology?
Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist best known for his groundbreaking discovery of the antibiotic substance penicillin. In 1928, while working at… Read More »Alexander Fleming
Louis Pasteur (1822–1895) was a French chemist and microbiologist renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of microbiology and immunology. Widely considered one of… Read More »Louis Pasteur