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Associations between exposure to air pollution and severe COVID-19

Researchers explored associations between prolonged exposure to air pollution and severe coronavirus disease 2019.

26 May 2023

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

Cancers often release molecules into the bloodstream that pathologically alter the liver, shifting it to an inflammatory state, causing fat buildup and impairing its normal detoxifying functions, according to a study from investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

25 May 2023

T-cell-inducing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine improves effectiveness

Researchers develop a lipid nanoparticle-formulated mRNA-based antigen encoding three SARS-CoV-2 peptides derived from non-structural proteins.

25 May 2023

First systematic single-cell analysis of transcriptional variation within the T cell population

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Immune cells play important roles in mediating allograft rejection and tolerance after cardiac transplantation.

25 May 2023

Novel vaccine offers hope for defeating epidemic meningitis by 2030

A trial of a new vaccine against meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis and blood poisoning, has found that it is safe and induces a strong immune response across five strains of meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W, Y and X.

25 May 2023

Nonhuman primate study helps explain how stem cell transplantation can kill HIV virus

New animal research is helping explain why at least five people have become HIV-free after receiving a stem cell transplant.

25 May 2023

Alzheimer’s development: Study reveals why apoE4 gene fails to protect the brain from inflammation

A possible explanation has been found in a study for why apoE4, the most significant genetic risk factor associated with Alzheimer's disease, fails to protect the brain from inflammation.

25 May 2023

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

LMU immunologists have studied the early immune response to acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and show how vaccines could be improved in future.

25 May 2023

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer and immunity.

24 May 2023

The adaptive immunity of human endemic viruses

Researchers studied the evolution of the ability of viruses to evade the neutralizing antibodies.

24 May 2023

National-level comprehensive mapping of high-fatality SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes

Researchers analyzed data from three SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks among nursing homes in Belgium.

24 May 2023

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 booster vaccination and spontaneous abortion.

24 May 2023

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Gut dysfunction and the presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) endotoxins contribute to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), leading to neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. Modulating the gut microbiome and reducing LPS levels may hold potential as treatment strategies for PD.

24 May 2023

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has a significant role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), with evidence linking EBV infection to increased MS risk and immune dysregulation. Understanding the mechanisms underlying this connection is crucial for advancing MS therapies and prevention strategies.

24 May 2023

JYNNEOS vaccine shows strong effectiveness against Mpox in New York outbreak

In the recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers reported on JYNNEOS vaccine effectiveness (VE) against Mpox infections among New York (NY) residents in 2022.

23 May 2023

New vaccine concept could lead to a new generation of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new approach for a vaccine against COVID-19.

22 May 2023

Cross-reactivity between Epstein-Barr virus and protein in multiple sclerosis sheds light on disease development

Research uncovers the association between multiple sclerosis (MS) and antibody reactivity to specific amino acids in CRYAB, along with the increased risk when combined with high EBNA1 responses. The study provides evidence of antibody and T cell cross-reactivity between EBNA1 and CRYAB, highlighting the role of EBV adaptive immune responses in MS development.

21 May 2023

Breast milk shields newborns: COVID-19 antibodies and microbiota from vaccinated mothers provide dual defense

Research paper discusses the differences in microbiota between high and low IgA subjects after the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The study found that certain microbial features in breast milk can predict levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in breast milk one week post-second dose.

21 May 2023

Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Research describes the development of a synthetic delivery vector called STxB for mucosal vaccination. It induces mucosal immunity, including resident memory CD8+ T cells and IgA antibodies, against antigens derived from mucosal viruses when administered intranasally in mice.

21 May 2023

Combining generative AI and quantum computing to accelerate drug discovery

Insilico Medicine, a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced that it combined two rapidly developing technologies, quantum computing and generative AI, to explore lead candidate discovery in drug development and successfully demonstrated the potential advantages of quantum generative adversarial networks in generative chemistry.

19 May 2023

immunity News and Research

Associations between exposure to air pollution and severe COVID-19

Tumors in distant organs remotely reprogram the liver

T-cell-inducing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine improves effectiveness

First systematic single-cell analysis of transcriptional variation within the T cell population

Novel vaccine offers hope for defeating epidemic meningitis by 2030

Nonhuman primate study helps explain how stem cell transplantation can kill HIV virus

Alzheimer’s development: Study reveals why apoE4 gene fails to protect the brain from inflammation

Immune cells targeting core protein play an important role in early immune defense against COVID-19

Scientists study the structure and function of a transporter involved in cancer, immunity

The adaptive immunity of human endemic viruses

National-level comprehensive mapping of high-fatality SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Gut bacteria toxins: A hidden trigger for Parkinson's disease?

Unraveling the Epstein-Barr virus enigma: The puzzling role in multiple sclerosis development

JYNNEOS vaccine shows strong effectiveness against Mpox in New York outbreak

New vaccine concept could lead to a new generation of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2

Cross-reactivity between Epstein-Barr virus and protein in multiple sclerosis sheds light on disease development

Breast milk shields newborns: COVID-19 antibodies and microbiota from vaccinated mothers provide dual defense

Synthetic delivery vector STxB induces mucosal immunity against viral antigens

Combining generative AI and quantum computing to accelerate drug discovery

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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