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AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time.

13 Apr 2023

First Nations populations more likely to be hospitalized and die from influenza, study finds

Responsible for over 5 million infections and 100,000 deaths every year, influenza remains one of the most challenging public health issues for populations globally, particularly First Nations communities.

13 Apr 2023

Infant formulas make a lot of promises

Many infant formulas promise a lot. Several products claim that they help develop the brain, increase immunity and promote children's growth and development, among other things.

13 Apr 2023

Discovery could pave the way for new approaches to treating chronic respiratory diseases

An international research team has discovered a new cell state in embryonic airway development that has been overlooked until now.

11 Apr 2023

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Researchers found antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants.

11 Apr 2023

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Antepartum vs. postpartum vaccination: which provides the most protection against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfed infants?

Researchers evaluated the efficacy of transplacental transfer of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 to infants.

10 Apr 2023

Immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment is facilitated by dietary tryptophan metabolite synthesized by Lactobacillus reuteri

Researchers highlight how dietary tryptophan metabolite released by intratumoral Lactobacillus reuteri facilitates immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment.

10 Apr 2023

A comparison of death rates associated with COVID-19 versus influenza during fall-winter 2022-23

Researchers compared the mortality rates associated with COVID-19 with seasonal influenza.

10 Apr 2023

COVID mRNA vaccines fall short in eliciting lung resident memory T cells compared to natural infection

Pieren, D. K. J., Kuguel, S. G., Rosado, J., Robles, A. G., Rey-Cano, J., Mancebo, C., Esperalba, J., Falcó, V., Buzón, M. J., & Genescà, M. (2023). Limited induction of polyfunctional lung-resident memory T cells against SARS-CoV-2 by mRNA vaccination compared to infection. Nature Communications, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37559-w, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37559-w

10 Apr 2023

Air pollution lowers COVID-19 vaccine immune response

In a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers performed a population-level cohort study in Catalonia, Spain, to evaluate the association between exposure to air pollution for a prolonged duration and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine-induced antibody response.

9 Apr 2023

Study suggests potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19-related neurological pathologies

In a recent study published in the journal Molecular & Cellular Proteomics, researchers analyzed the proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples obtained from African green monkeys and rhesus macaques infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 to understand the neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

9 Apr 2023

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

A study investigating risk factors and vectors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) household transmission reveals that the presence of the virus on the hands of primary and secondary cases and on frequently-touched surfaces is associated with transmission risk. The study is published in the journal THE LANCET Microbe.

9 Apr 2023

Regulatory T cell populations descend from two different origins, finds study

A regulatory class of human T cells descends from two different origins, one that relates to autoimmunity and one that relates to protective immunity, according to a new study led by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

7 Apr 2023

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Gene editing is one of the latest breakthroughs in biology. The widely known CRISPR-Cas gene editing system provided prokaryotes (organisms that lack cell nuclei) an immunity against foreign DNA. Since the discovery of the CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists are revealing the evolution of the CRISPR-Cas proteins from their precursors.

7 Apr 2023

immunity News and Research

AI-designed T-cell vaccine extremely effective at preventing severe COVID-19 in mice

First Nations populations more likely to be hospitalized and die from influenza, study finds

Infant formulas make a lot of promises

Discovery could pave the way for new approaches to treating chronic respiratory diseases

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Antepartum vs. postpartum vaccination: which provides the most protection against SARS-CoV-2 in breastfed infants?

Immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment is facilitated by dietary tryptophan metabolite synthesized by Lactobacillus reuteri

A comparison of death rates associated with COVID-19 versus influenza during fall-winter 2022-23

COVID mRNA vaccines fall short in eliciting lung resident memory T cells compared to natural infection

Air pollution lowers COVID-19 vaccine immune response

Study suggests potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19-related neurological pathologies

Study reveals SARS-CoV-2 on hands and frequently-touched surfaces as key predictors of household transmission

Regulatory T cell populations descend from two different origins, finds study

3D structure of a probable precursor to the CRISPR-Cas12 enzyme revealed

Discovery may change the way people think about immune strategies

Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial

How nanomedicine is revolutionizing care for cardiovascular disease

Understanding how surface factors influence or inhibit biofilm formation in the presence of antibiotics

Naturally produced molecule directly targets and keeps Fusobacteria under control

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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