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J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Yes, we are all exhausted by the covid pandemic. Flummoxed by the constantly shifting science and guidelines. Worried about a succession of scary new variants, each with its own name, like hurricanes.

1 Mar 2022

Study reveals how the immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells

New research from the University of East Anglia and Quadram Institute reveals how our immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells.

1 Mar 2022

Adding immunotherapy drug to standard head and neck cancer treatment increases patient survival

A University of Cincinnati clinical trial that added an immunotherapy drug to standard of care treatment regimens has shown increased survival rates for head and neck cancer patients with intermediate risk features.

1 Mar 2022

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

The innate immune system plays a crucial role in regulating host-microbe interactions, and especially in providing protection against pathogens that invade the mucosa.

28 Feb 2022

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Melanoma patients receiving therapy that helps their immune system kill cancer cells respond to treatment differently depending on the types of microbes in their gut, and new research suggests the microorganisms hindering therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones.

28 Feb 2022

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Huge amounts of time and money have been devoted to finding treatments for diseases that become more common as we age, like cancer and Alzheimer's.

28 Feb 2022

Novel respiratory model predicts mechanisms altered by SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers study cell infection and viral replication methods affected by SARS-CoV-2 mutations through a novel respiratory model.

28 Feb 2022

Study provides new understanding of the earliest molecular events in Type 1 Diabetes pathogenesis

For the first time, researchers have revealed that during the development of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), when insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are under attack from T lymphocytes, the cells lining the pancreatic duct reprogram themselves in an attempt to suppress autoimmune T cell responses.

28 Feb 2022

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer, which often is found at advanced stages when it's much harder to treat.

28 Feb 2022

New data analysis tool reveals immune cell types associated with COVID-19 mortality risk

A new data analysis tool developed by Yale researchers has revealed the specific immune cell types associated with increased risk of death from COVID-19, they report Feb. 28 in the journal Nature Biotechnology.

28 Feb 2022

Understanding the gut microbiome could help personalize immunotherapy for melanoma

The largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma.

28 Feb 2022

Study shows the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on epigenetic signature of genes

Gender-affirming hormone therapy could influence the way a person's genes are turned on or off, according to a new study.

28 Feb 2022

Study reveals new way viruses trigger autoimmunity

Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 diabetes are thought to arise when people with a genetic susceptibility to autoimmunity encounter something in the environment that triggers their immune systems to attack their own bodies.

28 Feb 2022

Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

A recent study evaluated the molecular and histopathological effects in the placenta following a SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.

28 Feb 2022

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Researchers emphasized the need to take on a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a universal vaccine for coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is a biomedical priority during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Noncovalent protease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses

In a new study published in ACS Infectious Diseases journal, scientists biochemically and structurally evaluated the PLpro from a subgroup 2b bat coronavirus, BtSCoV-Rf1.2004, to identify unique structural features or enzymatic biases of the subgroup 2b.

28 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Study reveals how the immune system can be triggered to fight cancer cells

New research from the University of East Anglia and Quadram Institute reveals how our immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells.

25 Feb 2022

Spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor revealed

The spectacular structure of the protective armor of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail.

25 Feb 2022

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

Novocure announced that a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) finds treatment with Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) mediated cell disruption activates the immune system and triggers an anti-tumor cell response that may be effectively used together with existing immunotherapy approaches in the treatment of solid tumors, with limited systemic toxicity.

25 Feb 2022

Immune System News and Research

J&J-vaxxed, mRNA-boosted, and pondering a third shot

Study reveals how the immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells

Adding immunotherapy drug to standard head and neck cancer treatment increases patient survival

Scientists discover an innate form of immunological memory in the intestine

Microorganisms hindering cancer therapy have more influence than the beneficial ones, study says

Harvard researcher develops new model system to illuminate the fundamentals of aging

Novel respiratory model predicts mechanisms altered by SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study provides new understanding of the earliest molecular events in Type 1 Diabetes pathogenesis

MUSC study sheds light on better ways to prevent and treat colorectal cancer

New data analysis tool reveals immune cell types associated with COVID-19 mortality risk

Understanding the gut microbiome could help personalize immunotherapy for melanoma

Study shows the impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on epigenetic signature of genes

Study reveals new way viruses trigger autoimmunity

Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Noncovalent protease inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Study reveals how the immune system can be triggered to fight cancer cells

Spectacular structure of C.difficile's protective armor revealed

Treatment with Tumor Treating Fields triggers downstream anti-tumor cell response, study finds

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