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New genomic approach links rare immune cells to autoimmune disease risk

Much of how genetic risk leads to disease has remained hidden. In many cases, genetic variants linked to disease do not act on nearby genes along the chromosome.

4 Aug 2026

Hidden viral reservoirs in tonsils may explain school-year respiratory outbreaks

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil reveals that tissues such as the tonsils and adenoids can serve as hiding places for the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold and is responsible for most respiratory infections worldwide.

17 Apr 2026

Hypoglossal nerve stimulator shows promise for treating sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

Sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing at night, is common among children with Down syndrome-affecting up to 80% compared to just 5% of the general pediatric population.

5 Aug 2025

Novel insights from lymphoid structures: Lessons from colorectal cancer research

Discover how lymphoid structures and germinal centers provide powerful prognostic insights into colorectal cancer.

From TissueGnostics 31 Jul 2025

HPV more common in men than women and linked to rising cancer rates

While the human papillomavirus (HPV) is most associated with cervical cancer risk and women, a new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) shows that the majority of people are unaware that the virus is actually more common among men than women and is associated with rising rates of other cancers that directly impact men.

4 Mar 2025

Digital consultations not reliable for tonsillitis assessment

Digital healthcare consultations are not enough for a safe assessment of tonsillitis, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.

27 Dec 2024

A scaffolded vaccine approach for broader influenza protection

Most people who get the seasonal influenza vaccine – which contains strains of viruses from distinct virus subtypes – mount a strong immune response to one strain, leaving them vulnerable to infection by the others, and researchers have long wondered what impacts such variable responses more – host genetics or prior exposure to virus strains.

19 Dec 2024

New design could make seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective

Stanford Medicine scientists have designed a way to make our seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective and possibly to protect us from new flu variants with pandemic potential.

19 Dec 2024

Study links early-life tonsil removal to long-term risk of stress-related disorders

Researchers explore the potential association between tonsillectomy and adenoid removal in the risk of developing stress-related disorders in later life.

12 Dec 2024

Georgia Tech researchers create lab-grown models of human immune systems

To better understand why some cancer patients struggle to fight off infections, Georgia Tech researchers have created tiny lab-grown models of human immune systems.

12 Nov 2024

Low-cost videoscopes show promise for screening HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers

The rise in the incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCCs) linked to human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 infection has become notable, surpassing cervical high-risk HPV infections by 2019.

20 Aug 2024

USC scientists transform B cells into cancer and HIV destroyers

USC scientists have discovered a way to turn the body's B cells into tiny surveillance machines and antibody factories that can pump out specially designed antibodies to destroy cancer cells or HIV, two of medicine's most formidable foes.

22 Jul 2024

Early tonsil and adenoids removal improves sleep quality and behavior in children

The surgery did not improve the children's neurodevelopmental functioning but was associated with improved quality of life, sleep symptoms, and blood pressure 12-months post-surgery according to a randomized control trial led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.

5 Dec 2023

Intensive pig farming linked to dangerous zoonotic pathogens, study warns

A recent study in PNAS reveals that the expansion of large-scale pig rearing has led to the emergence of novel, highly pathogenic Streptococcus suis strains, posing a potential zoonotic threat. The research highlights the critical need for monitoring and control strategies in the face of escalating livestock populations.

16 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on early life risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis

Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

16 Oct 2023

Exposures to biological sources linked to increased risk of chemical intolerance

What initiates chemical intolerance (CI)? In a newly released survey of thousands of U.S. adults, respondents most frequently cited exposures to biological sources, such as mold and algae "blooms," and/or fossil fuels, their combustion products and synthetic chemical derivatives such as pesticides, plastics and persistent organic pollutants.

1 Sep 2023

Tonsillectomy found to be cost-effective for adults with recurrent severe sore throats

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats.

18 May 2023

Novel subset of memory B cells predicts long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination

Memory B cells play a critical role to provide long-term immunity after a vaccination or infection. In a study published in the journal Immunity, researchers describe a distinct and novel subset of memory B cells that predict long-lived antibody responses to influenza vaccination in humans.

22 Mar 2023

Children's tonsils are major sites of prolonged SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study evaluates the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in children’s tonsils during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Jan 2023

Study finds memory B cell clones harbor the capacity to adopt multiple and functionally different fates in COVID-19 patients

Researchers examined single clones of SARS-CoV-2-specific memory B cells to understand their adaptability and fate.

13 Oct 2022