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Study links stress to metabolic syndrome, highlights inflammation's role

New research links stress to metabolic syndrome through inflammation, suggesting stress management as a potential strategy for improving biological health outcomes.

13 Jan 2024

Stromal cells may be useful in assessing prostate tumors' potential to spread

Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors' potential to spread, and may even be targets for future prostate cancer treatments, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

12 Jan 2024

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study reveals robust memory T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers over 1.5 years post-Omicron, suggesting durable immunity against highly mutated variants.

11 Jan 2024

€1.6M project aims to crack the code of degradation-resistant tumors

An international research project on the subject of "Understanding and targeting degradation-resistant tumors" has been granted funding of 1.655 million euros through the German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP) program.

11 Jan 2024

Small declines in blood lead levels linked to long-term cardiovascular health improvements

Through the Strong Heart Family Study, National Institutes of Health-supported researchers found that small declines in blood lead levels were associated with long-term cardiovascular health improvements in American Indian adults.

11 Jan 2024

Study shows engineered antibodies significantly boost Omicron neutralization

Researchers engineered IgA antibodies from IgG monoclonals, enhancing neutralization against Omicron by up to 75-fold and offering protection in mice models.

10 Jan 2024

Pangolins' genetic makeup linked to increased coronavirus susceptibility

Research reveals pangolins' vulnerability to coronavirus due to innate immune gene pseudogenization, impacting their antiviral response.

10 Jan 2024

New intranasal vaccine candidate triggers powerful mucosal defense against SARS-CoV-2

A team of scientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, has discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an injection.

10 Jan 2024

New study finds maternal vaccine and monoclonal antibody effective against RSV in infants

The impact and cost-effectiveness of maternal vaccination (MV) to long-acting monoclonal antibody (la-mAB) therapy.

10 Jan 2024

BCG vaccine's impact on innate immunity explained at cellular level

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is one of the world’s oldest and most widely used vaccines. It was developed in the early 20th century to provide protection from tuberculosis.

9 Jan 2024

Researchers unravel the workings of Group B Strep infections in pregnant women

Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York are unraveling the workings of Group B Strep (GBS) infections in pregnant women, which could someday lead to a vaccine.

9 Jan 2024

CRISPR cures on the horizon: Breakthrough center aims to heal rare, deadly genetic diseases

Children and adults with rare, deadly genetic diseases have fresh hope for curative therapies, thanks to a new collaboration between the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) and Danaher Corporation, a global life sciences and diagnostics innovator.

9 Jan 2024

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

Review in the Journal of Advanced Research summarizes the properties, applications, and production of rare ginsenosides (RGs), highlighting their potential in treating various diseases including cancer and cardiovascular ailments.

8 Jan 2024

SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 shows increased lung targeting despite vaccine effectiveness

New research shows that the recently emerged BA.2.86 omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19 can be neutralized by bivalent mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies in the blood, which explains why this variant did not cause a widespread surge as previously feared.

8 Jan 2024

immunity News and Research

Study links stress to metabolic syndrome, highlights inflammation's role

Stromal cells may be useful in assessing prostate tumors' potential to spread

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

€1.6M project aims to crack the code of degradation-resistant tumors

Small declines in blood lead levels linked to long-term cardiovascular health improvements

Study shows engineered antibodies significantly boost Omicron neutralization

Pangolins' genetic makeup linked to increased coronavirus susceptibility

New intranasal vaccine candidate triggers powerful mucosal defense against SARS-CoV-2

New study finds maternal vaccine and monoclonal antibody effective against RSV in infants

BCG vaccine's impact on innate immunity explained at cellular level

Researchers unravel the workings of Group B Strep infections in pregnant women

CRISPR cures on the horizon: Breakthrough center aims to heal rare, deadly genetic diseases

Ginseng's hidden gems: Rare ginsenosides emerge as potent players in the future of medicine

SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 shows increased lung targeting despite vaccine effectiveness

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Gut microbiota: the new frontier in Alzheimer’s disease research and therapy

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University of Louisville scientists aim to disarm Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague bacteria

Stapled lipopeptides show promise as broad-spectrum antiviral agents

UKHSA urges eligible groups to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19

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