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First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been completed by researchers from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, UCL spin-out Yaqrit and their collaborators.

31 May 2023

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

31 May 2023

Dutch scientists unveil the integral role of CD5L protein in IgM structure and function

Researchers in the Netherlands assessed the structure of human circulatory IgM and its relationship with the small CD5L protein.

31 May 2023

Research finds more depressed patients with activated immune systems than previously estimated

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has used an assessment of gene expression involved in the immune response to show that there could be more patients with MDD with activated immune systems than research has previously estimated.

30 May 2023

Innovative platform helps observe the fine details of luminal flow around the villi

Science is well aware of the important role that gut bacteria and their interactions with the gastrointestinal tract play in our overall health.

30 May 2023

Experimental decoy provides long-term protection from SARS-Cov-2 infection

An experimental "decoy" provided long-term protection from infection by the pandemic virus in mice, a new study finds.

30 May 2023

New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine

Since it was identified in 1984 as the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has infected more than 80 million people and been responsible for some 40 million deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

30 May 2023

Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradication

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a crucial regulator of the anti-cancer immune response that could change the game in the fight against cancer.

29 May 2023

Study maps immune responses produced by COVID-19 vaccination in First Nations population

Published in Nature Immunology and Nature Briefing, the research is the first of its kind to decisively map immune responses produced by a COVID-19 vaccination in any First Nations populations.

29 May 2023

2023 PCRF grant recipients announced for exploring new, safer treatments for pediatric cancers

The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, a nonproﬁt focused on transforming pediatric cancer care by accelerating research breakthroughs, today announced the 19 recipients of its 2023 research grants.

26 May 2023

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

IgA deficiency is the most common primary immune deficiency worldwide, but its presentation has puzzled physcians and researchers.

26 May 2023

MHRA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine from SK Chemicals

SKYCovion, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by SK Chemicals, has today been authorized by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

26 May 2023

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer.

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

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

First-in-human nanoparticle HIV vaccine induces broad and publicly targeted helper T cell responses

Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, IAVI and other collaborating institutions have characterized robust T-cell responses in volunteers participating in the IAVI G001 Phase 1 clinical trial to test the safety and immune response of a self-assembling nanoparticle HIV vaccine.

25 May 2023

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

A team of researchers at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting that by manipulating TAK1, a signaling protein that plays an important role in development of the immune system, they can slow down disease progression and improve muscle function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

25 May 2023

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

New research suggests that the immune system’s ability to respond to spinal-cord injuries diminishes with age – and identifies potential avenues to improve that response and help patients heal.

25 May 2023

Exploring how stress might be communicated to other animals

Heat-stressed fish embryos release chemical signals that change the appearance, behavior, and development of fish embryos that were not heat stressed, according to a study.

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

Immune Response News and Research

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

Dutch scientists unveil the integral role of CD5L protein in IgM structure and function

Research finds more depressed patients with activated immune systems than previously estimated

Innovative platform helps observe the fine details of luminal flow around the villi

Experimental decoy provides long-term protection from SARS-Cov-2 infection

New method may help identify the essential ingredients for making an effective HIV vaccine

Regulatory T cells lacking SRC-3 gene mediate long-lasting tumor eradication

Study maps immune responses produced by COVID-19 vaccination in First Nations population

2023 PCRF grant recipients announced for exploring new, safer treatments for pediatric cancers

Study shows how IgA acts as a "tuner" to keep the immune system in check

MHRA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine from SK Chemicals

Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer

Novel vaccine offers hope for defeating epidemic meningitis by 2030

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

First-in-human nanoparticle HIV vaccine induces broad and publicly targeted helper T cell responses

Manipulating a signaling protein to slow down muscular dystrophy

Immune system’s ability to respond to spinal cord injuries reduces with age, research suggests

Exploring how stress might be communicated to other animals

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

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

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