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Insights from blood donors: Serosurveillance reveals population insights for targeted health interventions

Research highlights the effectiveness of serosurveillance in monitoring SARS-CoV-2 exposure within a population. It emphasizes the importance of considering demographic variations in antibody prevalence to inform targeted public health strategies.

16 May 2023

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers examine the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes and the effectiveness of vaccines in individuals with obesity. Using data from Scotland, the study explores the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and hospitalization/mortality due to COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

A clinical trial of an experimental universal influenza vaccine developed by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC), part of the National Institutes of Health, has begun enrolling volunteers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

15 May 2023

Study indicates that the Omicron wave and the rollout of vaccines led to almost 100% seropositivity and boosted anti-spike IgG titers in children and adolescents

Researchers discussed the presence of persistent humoral immunity among children and adolescents during COVID-19.

15 May 2023

Study identifies extremely potent monoclonal antibodies that neutralized multiple sarbecoviruses

Researchers longitudinally isolated immensely potent monoclonal antibodies from macaques vaccinated with COVID-19.

12 May 2023

COVID-19 that occurs after vaccination carries a much lower risk of severe illness

COVID-19 vaccination associated with lower rates of ICU admission and in-hospital mortality during the dominance of the Delta and Omicron variants.

11 May 2023

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

A class of drugs used for their ability to stop tumor cells from dividing is now under study for their potential to reduce the pain and damage caused by sickle cell disease, investigators report.

11 May 2023

People with obesity may need more frequent booster vaccines to maintain their immunity

The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh have found.

11 May 2023

Unlocking the secrets of Omicron: study reveals how unique spike mutations enable enhanced infectivity and resistance to immune barrier

Researchers reported the increased transmissibility of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

11 May 2023

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduces the risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalization

Researchers assess whether nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment reduced the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization.

10 May 2023

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

The NUTRISHIELD study aims to compare the weight gain of preterm and term infants who exclusively receive either own mother's milk or pasteurized donor human milk. The study also evaluates the influence of diet, lifestyle habits, psychological stress, and pasteurization on milk composition and how it affects infant growth, health, and development.

9 May 2023

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

Research investigates the association between the microbial communities in human milk and infant gut. The study found that milk microbial communities have a long-term effect on the infant gut microbiome both through sharing of microbes and other molecular mechanisms.

9 May 2023

immunity News and Research

Insights from blood donors: Serosurveillance reveals population insights for targeted health interventions

Obesity undermines COVID-19 vaccines

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

Study indicates that the Omicron wave and the rollout of vaccines led to almost 100% seropositivity and boosted anti-spike IgG titers in children and adolescents

Study identifies extremely potent monoclonal antibodies that neutralized multiple sarbecoviruses

COVID-19 that occurs after vaccination carries a much lower risk of severe illness

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

People with obesity may need more frequent booster vaccines to maintain their immunity

Unlocking the secrets of Omicron: study reveals how unique spike mutations enable enhanced infectivity and resistance to immune barrier

Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir reduces the risk of COVID-19-associated hospitalization

NUTRISHIELD study: Unraveling the impact of mother's milk on infant growth and health

Breast milk microbes shape infant gut health

Household transmission of endemic human coronaviruses in the US

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

Ketogenic diet: A metabolic makeover boosting immunity and battling inflammation

Study reveals how immune system protects the body against pathogens

SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to higher IgA levels in breast milk than vaccination

Mount Sinai researchers identify a new therapeutic target for MS and other brain disorders

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Exploring Strategies for Targeting Kinases in Innate Immunity eBook

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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