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LungVax vaccine uses DNA technology to prevent lung cancer

Developed by scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London, the LungVax vaccine uses technology similar to the highly successful Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

21 Mar 2024

Researchers discover the lungs communicate directly with the brain to induce sickness symptoms

University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is an infection.

21 Mar 2024

Study reveals protective role of C3 protein in insulin-producing cells

Although there are many differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, there are also similarities, such as inflammation of the insulin-producing cells.

21 Mar 2024

Researchers identify mechanism behind COVID-19 related brain fog

Among the many confounding symptoms in patients recovering from a COVID-19 infection are memory loss and difficulty learning.

21 Mar 2024

Aging affects regulatory T cells' ability to promote myelin regeneration

Regulatory T lymphocytes are cells that are responsible for regulating the immune system and have regenerative functions in many contexts, including myelin restoration.

20 Mar 2024

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

Immunological memory -; the ability to respond to a previously encountered antigen, or foreign substance, with greater speed and intensity on re-exposure is a hallmark of adaptive immunity.

20 Mar 2024

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.

20 Mar 2024

Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Researchers have developed a genetic test that can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs.

20 Mar 2024

Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells

A recent study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, thereby promoting immune tolerance.

20 Mar 2024

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a fusion protein.

20 Mar 2024

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

The association between the microbial community of the gut and hypothyroidism.

20 Mar 2024

Tracking circulating tumor DNA could indicate gastroesophageal cancer treatment response

Monitoring levels of DNA shed by tumors and circulating in the bloodstream could help doctors accurately assess how gastroesophageal cancers are responding to treatment, and potentially predict future prognosis, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

19 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to previous variants.

19 Mar 2024

New drug candidates show promise to reverse HIV immune evasion

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Immune System News and Research

LungVax vaccine uses DNA technology to prevent lung cancer

Researchers discover the lungs communicate directly with the brain to induce sickness symptoms

Study reveals protective role of C3 protein in insulin-producing cells

Researchers identify mechanism behind COVID-19 related brain fog

Aging affects regulatory T cells' ability to promote myelin regeneration

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection

Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make serotonin to educate gut immune cells

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

Tracking circulating tumor DNA could indicate gastroesophageal cancer treatment response

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

New drug candidates show promise to reverse HIV immune evasion

Discovery could revolutionize stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson's disease

Rising antifungal resistance heightens concerns over invasive fungal infections

Implantable temperature sensor detects inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease

Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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