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Researchers uncover reasons for differences between immune cells in males and females

Michigan State University researchers are the first to uncover reasons why a specific type of immune cell acts very differently in females compared to males while under stress, resulting in women being more susceptible to certain diseases.

8 Feb 2017

Researchers create first animal model of rare disease linked to problem of adrenal glands

The name of the gene is Armc5, for Armadillo repeat containing 5. Until now, its function was unknown. After 10 years of research, a team at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centrehas succeeded in deleting this gene in experimental mice and discovered that its loss gives rise to a heretofore unidentified syndrome.

7 Feb 2017

Immune system plays paradoxical role in breast cancer metastasis

The immune system plays a paradoxical role in the spread of breast cancer. Some immune cells contribute to metastasis, while other cells can be activated to strengthen the effect of chemotherapy.

7 Feb 2017

Researchers discover survival strategy that bacteria can use to outsmart human immune response

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a survival strategy that harmful bacteria can use to outsmart the human immune response, resulting in more severe and persistent infections and more effective spreading from person to person.

7 Feb 2017

Neuroscientists clarify role of controversial immune system protein in Alzheimer's disease

Leading neuroscientists have clarified the role of a controversial immune system protein in Alzheimer's disease, showing it has opposing effects in early and late stages of the disease.

7 Feb 2017

Penn scientists discover clues that could lead novel therapies for preventing heart failure

Of the more than 700,000 Americans who suffer a heart attack each year, about a quarter go on to develop heart failure.

7 Feb 2017

New antibody drug shows promising results to prevent or treat HIV

A new biologic agent--the most potent of its kind so far--is showing early promise as part of a potential new strategy for treating HIV. The drug, known as 10-1074, may also offer a new way to prevent viral infection in people who are at high risk to acquire HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

7 Feb 2017

Scientists identify distinct cells in tumours that inhibit immune response to fight cancer

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre scientists have discovered a distinct cell population in tumours that inhibits the body's immune response to fight cancer.

7 Feb 2017

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Bladder dysfunction is a reality for about half of patients with diabetes and now scientists have evidence that an immune system receptor that's more typically activated by bacteria is a major contributor.

7 Feb 2017

TSRI researchers uncover details behind Zika virus's unique ability to cause birth defects

The most frightening aspect of Zika virus has been its ability to produce severe fetal birth defects during pregnancy, especially microcephaly—a small head.

7 Feb 2017

New discovery could lead to development of new cancer treatments

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that can engulf and destroy cancer cells. A research group led by Professor MATOZAKI Takashi, Associate Professor MURATA Yoji, and YANAGITA Tadahiko, discovered that by using an antibody for a particular protein found on macrophages, the macrophage is activated, and cancer cells are effectively eliminated.

6 Feb 2017

Penn scientists find cytokine as key to fighting and treating viral infection in the lungs

Viral infections that occur in a patient's lungs are a significant cause of hospitalization and death among children and the elderly.

3 Feb 2017

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Belgian scientists have discovered the key role of protein Taok3 in the development of type B immune cells known as MZB cells, which are responsible for making antibodies to fight diseases.

3 Feb 2017

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

No magic elixir can prevent children from developing occasional colds and viruses, but takings steps to boost their immune system can minimize their chances of catching every bug that winds its way through the daycare center or school.

3 Feb 2017

Researchers develop rapid screening method to select promising nanoparticles for medicine

The use of nanoparticles — small, virus-sized elements developed under laboratory conditions — is increasingly widespread in the world of biomedicine. This rapidly-evolving technology offers hope for many medical applications, whether for diagnosis or therapies.

3 Feb 2017

Thirdhand smoke exposure leads to biological effects on weight and cell development

The sticky residue left behind by tobacco smoke can do worse damage than stinking up furniture and discoloring walls.

3 Feb 2017

Study paves way for therapies against myeloid-derived suppressor cells that collude with cancer

Some cells excite the immune system. Others soothe it. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are one type of soothing cell, and previous work shows that cancer may specifically boost production of MDSCs as a way to tamp down immune response against tumors. At least that's how it works in mice.

3 Feb 2017

Immune System News and Research

Researchers uncover reasons for differences between immune cells in males and females

Researchers create first animal model of rare disease linked to problem of adrenal glands

Immune system plays paradoxical role in breast cancer metastasis

Researchers discover survival strategy that bacteria can use to outsmart human immune response

Neuroscientists clarify role of controversial immune system protein in Alzheimer's disease

Penn scientists discover clues that could lead novel therapies for preventing heart failure

New antibody drug shows promising results to prevent or treat HIV

Scientists identify distinct cells in tumours that inhibit immune response to fight cancer

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

TSRI researchers uncover details behind Zika virus's unique ability to cause birth defects

New discovery could lead to development of new cancer treatments

Penn scientists find cytokine as key to fighting and treating viral infection in the lungs

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

Researchers develop rapid screening method to select promising nanoparticles for medicine

Thirdhand smoke exposure leads to biological effects on weight and cell development

Study paves way for therapies against myeloid-derived suppressor cells that collude with cancer

Sleep may be regulated by several brain-based immune proteins, study reveals

NIH researchers shed light on role of S. epidermidis toxin in bacterial sepsis

New Zika vaccine candidate shows potential to protect against virus with single dose

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