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Scientists observe how SARS-CoV-2 protein dismantles critical immunity pathway

Over the past two years, scientists have studied the SARS-CoV-2 virus in great detail, laying the foundation for developing COVID-19 vaccines and antiviral treatments.

9 Sep 2022

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

In a recent review published in the journal Current Opinion in Chemical Biology, researchers discussed the latest advances in the antimicrobial properties of human milk.

9 Sep 2022

Study provides a potential game-changer in assessing treatment response in pancreatic cancer patients

The statistics for pancreatic cancer are sobering. With a five-year survival rate of only 9%, incidence of the most common type, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is growing and projected to be the second cause of cancer deaths by 2030.

8 Sep 2022

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

Based on findings from a new study by a Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team, an effective means of fighting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be possible that circumvents the problem of waning immunity often observed when current vaccines deal with emerging COVID variants.

8 Sep 2022

Newly discovered protein could help to improve fertility treatments

Scientists have discovered a new protein which helps sperm fuse to an egg and is fundamental for human fertilization.

8 Sep 2022

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

A recent Journal of Medicinal Food study proposed a comprehensive guideline for applying plants and plant-derived formulations to co-treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and other viral infections.

8 Sep 2022

Study estimates prevalence of long-COVID with variant BA.5 in the U.S.

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8 Sep 2022

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination impact human immune memory?

Researchers review current knowledge regarding the generation of immune memory responses and their durability post-infection and vaccination.

7 Sep 2022

Study indicates that HIV-infected and uninfected patients have similar monkeypox illness outcomes

In a recent study published in the journal HIV Medicine, German researchers evaluated the clinical characteristics of Monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections in people with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.

7 Sep 2022

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Virogin Biotech today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of investigational treatments, including oncolytic viruses and immunotherapies, for patients with advanced cancers.

7 Sep 2022

Discovery sheds light on an important aspect of gut health and mucosal immunity

Immune cells called group 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3s) play an essential role in establishing tolerance to symbiotic microbes that dwell in the human gastrointestinal tract, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

7 Sep 2022

First nasal vaccine for COVID-19 approved in India for emergency use

The world's first nasal vaccine for COVID-19 was approved Tuesday, Sept. 6, in India for emergency use. The vaccine, called iNCOVACC, is based on technology licensed from Washington University in St. Louis and developed in collaboration with Bharat Biotech International Limited in India.

7 Sep 2022

Photocatalyst-based ViraMap platform maps SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions on the cell surface

Researchers performed the photocatalytic mapping of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-host cell membrane interactions.

7 Sep 2022

Researchers identify novel neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in vaccinated individuals after wildtype infection

Researchers identified monoclonal antibodies that neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants.

7 Sep 2022

Air pollution exposure during infancy impacts a child's gut bacteria, may increase disease risk

Exposure to air pollution in the first six months of life impacts a child's inner world of gut bacteria, or microbiome, in ways that could increase risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes, and even influence brain development, suggests new CU Boulder research.

6 Sep 2022

immunity News and Research

Scientists observe how SARS-CoV-2 protein dismantles critical immunity pathway

Research on the antimicrobial effects of human milk oligosaccharides

Study provides a potential game-changer in assessing treatment response in pancreatic cancer patients

Promising anti-cancer agent may also prevent SARS-CoV-2 from replication

Newly discovered protein could help to improve fertility treatments

Plants and plant-derived preparations as co-treatments for COVID-19

Study estimates prevalence of long-COVID with variant BA.5 in the U.S.

How does SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination impact human immune memory?

Study indicates that HIV-infected and uninfected patients have similar monkeypox illness outcomes

MD Anderson and Virogin Biotech partner to accelerate the development of investigational treatments for advanced cancers

Discovery sheds light on an important aspect of gut health and mucosal immunity

First nasal vaccine for COVID-19 approved in India for emergency use

Photocatalyst-based ViraMap platform maps SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions on the cell surface

Researchers identify novel neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in vaccinated individuals after wildtype infection

Air pollution exposure during infancy impacts a child's gut bacteria, may increase disease risk

Lactate may have a previously unrecognized role in fighting cancer

The role of nasal microbiome in Parkinson's disease

Impact of vaccinia virus-based vaccines on the 2022 monkeypox virus outbreak

Are current COVID-19 vaccines in England effective against severe BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-lineage infections?

Sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.75 to neutralization by monoclonal antibodies and sera

Exploring Strategies for Targeting Kinases in Innate Immunity eBook

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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