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Scientists identify cause of antibiotic resistance

Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body.

26 Sep 2019

Metabolic imbalance in cancer patients associated with resistance to immune checkpoint blocker

A metabolic imbalance in some cancer patients following treatment with a checkpoint inhibitor drug, nivolumab, is associated with resistance to the immunotherapy agent and shorter survival, report scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in collaborative work with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

25 Sep 2019

Dormant HIV reservoirs could be killed with RNA switch

Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found cellular triggers within the immune cells that could be controlled in order to kill dormant HIV-1 reservoirs in individuals with HIV-1.

25 Sep 2019

New compound could take on lethal fungal, bacterial infections in immunocompromised people

Immunodeficiency is the condition where the capability of the immune system to fight against diseases has been compromised.

25 Sep 2019

Detailed imaging of trypanosome paves way for new opportunities to combat sleeping sickness

The parasite trypanosome does not swim through a blood vessel as has always been assumed, it can simply be carried along with the flow.

25 Sep 2019

New lab-on-a-chip system quickly identifies health aspects of a person's immune system

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a lab-on-a-chip system that can identify the health aspects of a person's immune system from a drop of their blood, within minutes.

25 Sep 2019

Acne may be a natural, transient inflammatory state when facial skin is exposed to microbes

Adolescent acne does not always result in a pathological condition; rather, it may be a natural, transient inflammatory state occurring when the maturing facial skin is exposed to new microbes and enhanced production of an oily substance called sebum, according to a Forum article published on September 26 in the journal Trends in Immunology.

25 Sep 2019

TUM researchers reveal how chaperones detect immature immune signaling proteins

The cells of our immune system constantly communicate with one another by exchanging complex protein molecules.

24 Sep 2019

Researchers identify key switch that eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs

Using genetic sequencing, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have identified a principal cellular player controlling HIV reproduction in immune cells which, when turned off or deleted, eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs.

24 Sep 2019

The biological clock modulates immune response efficiency, study shows

According to a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, the biological clock influences immune response efficacy. Indeed, CD8 T cells, which are essential to fight infections and cancers, function very differently according to the time of day.

24 Sep 2019

Researchers map and activate bacterial 'immune defense system'

With the aid of highly advanced microscopes and synchrotron sources, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have gained seminal insight into how bacteria function as defense mechanisms against attacks from other bacteria and viruses.

24 Sep 2019

Hand washing encouraged as hand sanitizer shown to be ineffective at killing the flu

A new study has found that hand sanitizer may not be as effective as previously thought at preventing the spread of influenza A, the common flu virus.

24 Sep 2019

New method harnesses the power of killer T cells to attack tumor cells, treat cancer

They've been called the "special forces" of the immune system: invariant natural killer T cells. Although there are relatively few of them in the body, they are more powerful than many other immune cells.

24 Sep 2019

As off-label use spreads, supplies of niche drugs and patients’ patience grow short

Medical treatment has knocked down tumors in 6-year-old Easton Daniels' brain, but the drug used also wiped out his immune system.

24 Sep 2019

Oldies who have sex happier and healthier, says new study

Who says sex is just for younger people? A new study gives this popular belief the lie, showing that while older people may have less frequent sex, it is still important for their happiness and physical health. Neither do they lack the motivation or physical capability, as many think.

24 Sep 2019

Onion and garlic may reduce risk of breast cancer

Onion and garlic are staple spices for many cuisines across the globe. There are numerous recipes requiring these two elements, and they may now be key ingredients in cutting the risk of breast cancer.

24 Sep 2019

Dogs can suffer from same autoimmune encephalitis as humans, research reveals

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that dogs can suffer from the same type of autoimmune encephalitis that people do. The finding could lead to better screening methods for diagnosis and possibly more effective treatments for canine encephalitis.

24 Sep 2019

Advancing towards 100% effective herpes vaccine

Genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It affects 14% of Americans aged 15-49 years. There is no herpes vaccine at present. Many failed attempts at vaccine production have centered around HSV proteins.

23 Sep 2019

New finding could become glioblastoma’s Achilles heel

Glioblastoma is the most frequent and aggressive brain cancer due to its ability to escape the immune system. However, the way in which this tumor manages to induce this immune tolerance was not known in detail.

23 Sep 2019

Scientists move one step closer to discovering the causes of immune diseases

Scientists are one step closer to discovering the causes of immune diseases such as asthma, multiple sclerosis and arthritis

23 Sep 2019

Immune System News and Research

Scientists identify cause of antibiotic resistance

Metabolic imbalance in cancer patients associated with resistance to immune checkpoint blocker

Dormant HIV reservoirs could be killed with RNA switch

New compound could take on lethal fungal, bacterial infections in immunocompromised people

Detailed imaging of trypanosome paves way for new opportunities to combat sleeping sickness

New lab-on-a-chip system quickly identifies health aspects of a person's immune system

Acne may be a natural, transient inflammatory state when facial skin is exposed to microbes

TUM researchers reveal how chaperones detect immature immune signaling proteins

Researchers identify key switch that eliminates dormant HIV reservoirs

The biological clock modulates immune response efficiency, study shows

Researchers map and activate bacterial 'immune defense system'

Hand washing encouraged as hand sanitizer shown to be ineffective at killing the flu

New method harnesses the power of killer T cells to attack tumor cells, treat cancer

As off-label use spreads, supplies of niche drugs and patients’ patience grow short

Oldies who have sex happier and healthier, says new study

Onion and garlic may reduce risk of breast cancer

Dogs can suffer from same autoimmune encephalitis as humans, research reveals

Advancing towards 100% effective herpes vaccine

New finding could become glioblastoma’s Achilles heel

Scientists move one step closer to discovering the causes of immune diseases

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