Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) represent a groundbreaking avenue in therapeutic innovation, particularly for rare and challenging cancers. These receptors offer a targeted approach, capable of… Read More »Scientists unlock key to designing personalized cancer therapies
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have devised an innovative method to thwart infections caused by a range of alphaviruses, a… Read More »New discovery could lead to broad-spectrum therapy for alphavirus infections
An international team of scientists has uncovered the vital role of microglia, the immune cells in the brain that acts as its dedicated defense team,… Read More »Microglia orchestrate early human brain development via cholesterol exchange
Researchers at Tulane University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by demonstrating that mothers have a significantly lower likelihood of transmitting a common virus responsible for… Read More »New study shows pre-existing immunity protects against CMV transmission during pregnancy
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Vaccine Research Center have introduced a groundbreaking approach for testing potential bird… Read More »Researchers develop improved way to test potential vaccines against bird flu
For decades, scientists have recognized that pregnancy necessitates a mother’s body to adapt, preventing her immune system from mistaking the developing fetus as a threat.… Read More »New study uncovers how mothers remember their babies through cellular cross-talk
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and New York Genome Center has uncovered new insights into a crucial group of immune cells vital for… Read More »New study reveals key T cell subsets important for early protection against COVID-19
New research from the University of Alberta, published in Frontiers in Immunology, highlights a promising avenue for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most deadly… Read More »Gut bacteria metabolites trigger immune response against colorectal cancer cells, Study finds
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment. Their study, featured in Nature… Read More »New study identifies mechanism that converts protective intestinal cells into disease-driving cells
A recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has uncovered concerning findings regarding the effects of inhaling vapor from e-cigarettes on… Read More »E-cigarette vapor suppresses neutrophil activity, even without nicotine
Scientists are actively pursuing a breakthrough in cancer treatment by targeting unique mutations called “neoantigens,” which enable the immune system to distinguish cancerous cells from… Read More »New cancer vaccine design recruits both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells to destroy tumors
Dementia encompasses a cluster of brain disorders that manifest similar symptoms, including memory loss, language difficulties, disorientation, and behavioral changes. One specific form, vascular dementia,… Read More »New study finds CCR5 receptor plays a role in vascular dementia
Researchers at Duke Health have achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organ transplantation. In a recent study, a man-made antibody demonstrated its effectiveness… Read More »New monoclonal antibody prevents organ rejection in primates
Exciting news emerges for individuals with acquired or congenital immunodeficiency: A clinical phase II study conducted at University Hospital Tübingen, under the guidance of Prof.… Read More »T-Cell activator CoVac-1 shows promise in protecting cancer patients against coronavirus
In a recent study published in the journal Immunity, researchers have uncovered an intriguing role for T cells’ nuclear receptor, retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARα).… Read More »RARα plays unexpected role in T cell activation
The Applied Biochemistry research group at the University of Alicante, in conjunction with researchers from the Alicante University Hospital Dr. Balmis (HGUDB) and the Alicante… Read More »Anti-cancer pigment discovered in Santa Pola salt flats
The immune system possesses a biological communication system comprised of small proteins called interleukins. These interleukins, such as interleukin-6 (IL-6), play a crucial role in… Read More »Unveiling the role of IL-6 signaling in suppressing allergic sensitization: A key mechanism in preventing atopic diseases