Allergies News and Research

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Genetic change supercharged spread and severity of epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists discovered how the current epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus (bird flu) gained new genes and greater virulence as it spread west.

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

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

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

$Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride$

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

For pharmaceuticals, knowing the chemical composition is not enough-;molecular geometry and crystal structure also play an important role in a drug's activity.

23 May 2023

Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint deterioration. The clinical outcomes of patients with active RA can be improved using anti-rheumatic medications, such as methotrexate (MTX).

22 May 2023

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

A mouse study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis points to data that could be key to developing an effective vaccine for the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae.

18 May 2023

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions.

18 May 2023

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Recently published in PeerJ Life and Environment, researchers successfully use aircraft surveys with novel instrumentation to capture airborne nucleic acids and probe biodiversity in the atmosphere, uncovering surprising findings.

15 May 2023

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

A clinical trial of an experimental universal influenza vaccine developed by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC), part of the National Institutes of Health, has begun enrolling volunteers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

15 May 2023

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

A first-in-human clinical trial of an experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants from inside the body has begun.

15 May 2023

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Researchers investigate the accuracy and safety of ‘robo-diets’.

15 May 2023

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

Researchers examined associations between periodontitis and allergic rhinitis (AR).

10 May 2023

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

A University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher has developed a new, more precise treatment for a major cause of illness around the world each year -; acute respiratory viral infections.

9 May 2023

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

To commemorate World Lupus Day, we spoke to Elissa Deenick, co-lead of the Precision Immunology Program at the Garvan Institute, about the current state of lupus understanding and what needs to happen to make lupus visible.

9 May 2023

AI tools can help simplify a test that works for hepatitis C and SARS-CoV-2

Going beyond pregnancy and COVID-19, the world could someday soon come to rely on at-home tests for many diseases thanks in part to AI-fueled improvements.

8 May 2023

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

When you need a bit of motivation, it often has to come from within. New research suggests cancer-fighting immune cells have found a way to do just that.

8 May 2023

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Hay fever may be triggering an allergic reaction to foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, a doctor from a digital healthcare provider has revealed.

8 May 2023

Women with a history of domestic abuse may have higher risk of atopic diseases

Women who have suffered domestic abuse may have a higher risk of developing atopic diseases including asthma, new research has found.

6 May 2023

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

Genetic change supercharged spread and severity of epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus

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

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

MHRA authorizes new COVID-19 vaccine from SK Chemicals

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

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

Study shows the potential of TAp63 as a new therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis

Mouse study offers clues to developing an effective vaccine for Klebsiella bacteria

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Phase 1 trial of experimental universal influenza vaccine begins enrolling volunteers

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

Robo-diets: can ChatGPT formulate safe dietary advice?

Study indicates that patients diagnosed with allergic rhinitis have lower risk of periodontitis

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

Understanding Lupus: an interview with the Garvan Institute

AI tools can help simplify a test that works for hepatitis C and SARS-CoV-2

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals

Women with a history of domestic abuse may have higher risk of atopic diseases

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

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

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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