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Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

The immune system remembers. Often this memory, primed by past encounters with threats like bacteria or viruses, is an asset. But when that memory is sparked by internal drivers, like chronic inflammation, it can prove detrimental, perpetuating a misguided immune response.

27 Apr 2022

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Researchers investigated the relationship between past psychiatric disorder diagnoses and breakthrough cases of COVID-19 in fully vaccinated people.

27 Apr 2022

Evaluating safety of three doses of messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers evaluated the safety profile and adverse events associated with COVID-19 boosters or additional vaccinations.

27 Apr 2022

Survey identifies maternal attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Researchers designed a survey to investigate whether maternal beliefs were associated with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitancy during pregnancy.

27 Apr 2022

Comparative analysis of transcriptional responses across 13 different vaccines

A new study aimed to carry out a comparative analysis of transcriptional responses from 820 healthy young adults across 13 different vaccines.

27 Apr 2022

How severity and progression of COVID-19 affect cytokine profiles in pregnant women

The current study deals with the results of serum cytokine analysis in a small group of pregnant women with and without COVID-19 in the third trimester in a single New York City hospital.

27 Apr 2022

Bebtelovimab potently neutralizes all SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

The current study, escribes a new mAb LY-CoV1404 (bebtelovimab) from Eli Lilly, with high neutralization potency with a broad spectrum of activity across all current variants.

27 Apr 2022

Research highlights importance of booster vaccine doses to protect against all Omicron variants

In a recent study published in the Cell Host and Microbe journal, researchers examined the neutralization of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron BA.1, BA.1.1, and BA.2 sublineages.

27 Apr 2022

Superior T-cell immunity in COVID vaccinated

A recent study published in the journal Public Library of Science (PLOS) ONE presented the T cell and humoral immune responses following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination and infection against the SARS-CoV-2 original and mutant strains.

27 Apr 2022

Moderate fitness levels produce significantly larger immune response in breast cancer survivors

A new study in breast cancer survivors has found that chemotherapy, while a critical part of breast cancer therapy, may also have some lasting dampening effects on natural immunity, but moderate fitness improvements can offer some protection against this effect.

26 Apr 2022

Omicron caused an increase in COVID-19 cases in pregnant women, but less severe illness

Women who were pregnant during the recent Omicron surge were diagnosed with COVID-19 at a much higher rate than during previous phases of the pandemic, but were less likely to develop severe illness, a study by UT Southwestern and Parkland Health scientists found.

26 Apr 2022

mRNA booster vaccination found to protect aged mice against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A new study examined the protective effect of the mRNA booster vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in 21-month-old mice.

26 Apr 2022

Phase I/II trials of new paratyphoid vaccine begin in Oxford

The University of Oxford in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine has begun recruiting for a Phase I/II trial of a new paratyphoid vaccine in human volunteers in Oxford - with first vaccinations taking place today (Tuesday).

26 Apr 2022

Researchers use mouse model to explore correlation of impaired interferon-mediated immune response with severe COVID-19

Researchers developed a highly pathogenic mouse-adapted SARS-CoV-2 strain to model mild, moderate, or COVID-19.

26 Apr 2022

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in mild COVID-19 cases

In a new study, researchers evaluated antibody responses in mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019.

26 Apr 2022

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

In this interview, we speak to Judith Diment from Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee about the incredible work they are doing to help eradicate polio worldwide.

26 Apr 2022

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

My work is focused on looking at the dynamics of B/T cell populations within lymph nodes from patients that had recovered from COVID-19. My role in this research was developing and implementing microscopy image analysis techniques using methods and instrumentation in part supplied by TissueGnostics.

From TissueGnostics 26 Apr 2022

Durability and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in the breastmilk of convalescent COVID-19 mothers

The researchers assessed immunological and pathophysiological aspects of antenatal COVID-19.

26 Apr 2022

Canine COVID-19 vaccine could prevent reverse transmission of SARS-CoV-2

The new study, published in the journal Vaccines, reports on an attempt to use the SARS-CoV-2 spike subunit protein to elicit an immune reaction.

26 Apr 2022

Scientists show how T cells may help protect against severe COVID

In a recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases journal, the researchers summarized the perspectives and observations on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-related adaptive immunity.

25 Apr 2022

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Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Evaluating safety of three doses of messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Survey identifies maternal attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Comparative analysis of transcriptional responses across 13 different vaccines

How severity and progression of COVID-19 affect cytokine profiles in pregnant women

Bebtelovimab potently neutralizes all SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Research highlights importance of booster vaccine doses to protect against all Omicron variants

Superior T-cell immunity in COVID vaccinated

Moderate fitness levels produce significantly larger immune response in breast cancer survivors

Omicron caused an increase in COVID-19 cases in pregnant women, but less severe illness

mRNA booster vaccination found to protect aged mice against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Phase I/II trials of new paratyphoid vaccine begin in Oxford

Researchers use mouse model to explore correlation of impaired interferon-mediated immune response with severe COVID-19

Study explores SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in mild COVID-19 cases

Eradicating Polio; What's it going to take?

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

Durability and neutralization capacity of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibodies in the breastmilk of convalescent COVID-19 mothers

Canine COVID-19 vaccine could prevent reverse transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Scientists show how T cells may help protect against severe COVID

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