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Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

Lung cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer, continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Although several new therapies have been developed for this disease, it has a poor prognosis in its advanced stages.

28 Jun 2023

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

Respiratory viruses are known for their ability to enter the body through the eyes, nose, or mouth. Our bodies know that, too.

28 Jun 2023

New research shows antibody cross-reactivity between human and animal coronaviruses

Researchers probed for antibody binding against all seven human coronaviruses (hCoVs).

27 Jun 2023

Study reveals impact of age and variants on SARS-CoV-2 transmission: Insights from Toyama, Japan

Global spread of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants caused multiple epidemic waves. This study analyzes the effects of age and VOCs on transmission using contact tracing data in Toyama, Japan.

26 Jun 2023

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists and collaborators at Iowa State University have developed a sensor chip that can detect many disease pathogens with 10 times the sensitivity of currently available methods.

26 Jun 2023

Long-term protection unveiled: hybrid immunity guards against Omicron reinfections

Researchers evaluated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 Wuhan-Hu-1 strain (WH1) immune imprinting on antibody-based immunological responses.

26 Jun 2023

Rubella elimination target extended to 2023 in Southeast Asia amid challenges

Study describes the progress toward eliminating rubella in the South-East Asia region (SEAR) of the World Health Organization (WHO).

26 Jun 2023

Hybrid immunity and vaccine Imprinting: Powerful defenses against Omicron reinfection

Recent research explores the impact of hybrid immunity and vaccine-only imprinting on omicron reinfection. Findings suggest effective protection and immune response in a long-term imprinted population.

25 Jun 2023

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Evidence is mounting that astronauts are more susceptible to infections while in space. For example, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) commonly suffer from skin rashes, as well as respiratory and non-respiratory diseases.

24 Jun 2023

Single-cell profiling reveals immune cell marker and regulator of anti-tumor immunity

B cells are thought to play a critical role in innate and adaptive immunity, but their exact role in anti-tumor immunity remains unknown.

23 Jun 2023

Scientists discover new way to create lasting immunity against diarrheal diseases

Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to dehydration and malnutrition.

23 Jun 2023

Research sheds light on how steroids affect cancer Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is among the newest and most potent weapons against cancer. It prompts the immune system to recognize tumors as intruders in the body and attack. But not all patients respond well to immunotherapy. Why? Scientists aren't always sure.

23 Jun 2023

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study describes the use of engineered commensal bacteria to increase antitumor immunity.

23 Jun 2023

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

A recent study examined the effects of prior COVID-19 infection and vaccination on subsequent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children.

22 Jun 2023

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

In an eight-year study of more than 600 community-dwelling older adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further linked levels of cell-free DNA (DNA fragments resulting from cell death) circulating in the blood to chronic inflammation and frailty.

21 Jun 2023

The link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease established

Renin-angiotensin system, or RAS, is a physiological mechanism essential to human body function. The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes overactivation and malfunction of this system.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

New research is increasing our understanding about why some women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer respond much better to treatment than others.

21 Jun 2023

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

A combination strategy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer will be studied at UTHealth Houston through a $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

20 Jun 2023

Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way

Angela Reynolds knew her mother’s memory was slipping, but she didn’t realize how bad things had gotten until she started to untangle her mom’s finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash withdrawals, and the discovery that, oddly, the mortgage on the family home had been refinanced at a higher interest rate.

20 Jun 2023

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Research focuses on the design of a multi-epitope polyvalent vaccine against Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections. The study utilizes computational methods and immunoinformatics tools to predict potential vaccine candidates and their interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLRs).

19 Jun 2023

immunity News and Research

Pyroptosis: A potential therapeutic target for lung cancer

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination induces an immune response in the nasal mucosa, study finds

New research shows antibody cross-reactivity between human and animal coronaviruses

Study reveals impact of age and variants on SARS-CoV-2 transmission: Insights from Toyama, Japan

New sensor chip detects disease pathogens with 10x sensitivity

Long-term protection unveiled: hybrid immunity guards against Omicron reinfections

Rubella elimination target extended to 2023 in Southeast Asia amid challenges

Hybrid immunity and vaccine Imprinting: Powerful defenses against Omicron reinfection

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Single-cell profiling reveals immune cell marker and regulator of anti-tumor immunity

Scientists discover new way to create lasting immunity against diarrheal diseases

Research sheds light on how steroids affect cancer Immunotherapy

The use of bacterial colonists as therapy carriers is gaining interest for treating cancer

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

The link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease established

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way

Battle against RSV: Computational design paves way for new polyvalent vaccine

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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