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Novel immunotherapy shows promise for children, young adults with recurrent AML

An immunotherapy harnessing the immune system's "natural killer" cells has proven effective in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in some adults whose cancers return.

12 Dec 2021

Viruses do not lead to new antibiotic resistance, can be our allies in defeating pathogenic bacteria

Viruses may sometimes be our enemies, but they can also be our allies. When our medicines are no longer effective, viruses can be valuable partners in defeating pathogenic bacteria.

10 Dec 2021

Impact of environmental SARS-CoV-2 contamination in residential housing

In a new study, scientists hypothesize that the presence of Corynebacterium and SARS-CoV-2 in surface samples might be associated with skin contamination.

10 Dec 2021

UVA researchers uncover common link between lupus and macular degeneration

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have made a discovery linking lupus, a potentially debilitating autoimmune disorder, and macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness.

9 Dec 2021

New projects aim to identify new solutions to combat antimicrobial-resistant infections

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will lead projects aimed at identifying new solutions to help prevent antimicrobial-resistant infections and their spread.

8 Dec 2021

AI-based technology to identify patients at risk of serious illness as a result of blood infections

A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University will make it possible, using artificial intelligence, to identify patients who are at risk of serious illness as a result of blood infections.

8 Dec 2021

New research reveals how Europeans evolved greater resistance against anthrax

New research from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine has revealed how humans evolved greater resistance against anthrax multiple times during history: when they developed a diet of more ruminants, and when agricultural practices took hold.

7 Dec 2021

People who exercise regularly have lower risk of developing and dying from pneumonia

People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk of developing and dying from pneumonia, new research has found.

7 Dec 2021

Poolbeg and University College Dublin sign an Option Agreement to license melioidosis vaccine candidate

Poolbeg Pharma, 'Poolbeg' or the 'Company', a clinical stage infectious disease pharmaceutical company with a capital light clinical model, has signed an Option Agreement to licence MelioVac, a vaccine for melioidosis, with University College Dublin and its inventor, Associate Professor Siobhán McClean, through NovaUCD, the university's knowledge transfer office.

7 Dec 2021

Yogurt intake associated with lower blood pressure for hypertensive people

Whether it's a dollop on your morning cereal or a simple snack on the go, a daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

7 Dec 2021

Genome sequencing efforts overlook huge swathes of diversity and opportunity, researchers warn

Efforts to sequence the genomes of the world's animals tend to focus on those that most resemble humans with the work conducted almost entirely in the Global North, according to an analysis led by Washington State University.

7 Dec 2021

Study reveals the effects of cannabis use on oral microbiome and brain health

More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in the oral cavity, known as the oral microbiome.

6 Dec 2021

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation. The findings were published in the journal Nutrients.

6 Dec 2021

Modulating the composition of bacterial populations in the colon could enhance anti-tumor immunity

A bacterium common in the mouse gut microbiome can charge up the immune system to fight cancer cells in the colon, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine report today in the journal Immunity.

3 Dec 2021

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

A new study aimed to analyze SARS-CoV-2 specific T-cells in unexposed individuals.

2 Dec 2021

Immune cells play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than previously thought

A ground-breaking discovery from the Malaghan Institute has shone a light on immune cells in the skin, suggesting they play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than first thought.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers introduce new method for observing cell interactions

Researchers created a system that allows scientists to ‘log’ a cell’s reactions to external stimuli within the cell’s genetic material.

2 Dec 2021

Novel set of immune cells may have the opposite effect in multiple sclerosis, other brain conditions

A group of immune cells that normally protect against inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract may have the opposite effect in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other brain inflammation-related conditions, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian researchers.

1 Dec 2021

Grouping of immunological T-cell receptors may be key to identifying patients' history of infection

Grouping of pathogen-recognizing proteins on immune T cells may be key to identifying if someone has had an infection in the past, suggests a study published today in eLife.

1 Dec 2021

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on oral health

New research examined SARS-CoV-2 and its impact on oral health and suggests that survival against the infection may be partially dependent on such factors.

1 Dec 2021

Bacteria News and Research

Novel immunotherapy shows promise for children, young adults with recurrent AML

Viruses do not lead to new antibiotic resistance, can be our allies in defeating pathogenic bacteria

Impact of environmental SARS-CoV-2 contamination in residential housing

UVA researchers uncover common link between lupus and macular degeneration

New projects aim to identify new solutions to combat antimicrobial-resistant infections

AI-based technology to identify patients at risk of serious illness as a result of blood infections

New research reveals how Europeans evolved greater resistance against anthrax

People who exercise regularly have lower risk of developing and dying from pneumonia

Poolbeg and University College Dublin sign an Option Agreement to license melioidosis vaccine candidate

Yogurt intake associated with lower blood pressure for hypertensive people

Genome sequencing efforts overlook huge swathes of diversity and opportunity, researchers warn

Study reveals the effects of cannabis use on oral microbiome and brain health

Probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related problems

Modulating the composition of bacterial populations in the colon could enhance anti-tumor immunity

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

Immune cells play a much larger role in the onset of allergies than previously thought

Researchers introduce new method for observing cell interactions

Novel set of immune cells may have the opposite effect in multiple sclerosis, other brain conditions

Grouping of immunological T-cell receptors may be key to identifying patients' history of infection

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on oral health

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