Immunology News and Research

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Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Imagine you're teaching a dog to play fetch. You throw a ball, and your dog sprints after it, picks it up, and runs back. You then reward your panting pup with a treat.

13 Dec 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), the largest concentration of immuno-oncology (IO) expertise in the world, announced it has added Weill Cornell Medicine to its network of preeminent academic and medical research institutions at the forefront of the fight against cancer.

13 Dec 2023

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), which led the rapid clinical development of the Oxford vaccine in COVID-19 in the pandemic, has been awarded a total of £7,788,783 by UK Aid for research into the prevention of five dangerous diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

13 Dec 2023

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

New research from Oregon Health & Science University could one day lead to therapies that prevent or treat diseases and infections tied to a protein that's found in all human cells.

12 Dec 2023

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

An interview with Dr. Rajas Warke, Director of Molecular Biology and virology at HiMedia Labs.

From Himedia Laboratories Private Limited 12 Dec 2023

Study identifies key factor in lung and eye damage in preemies

Advancements in the care of premature babies are leading to improved survival rates. However, the incidence of neonatal diseases with life-long consequences such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is increasing.

11 Dec 2023

Double punch for B-cell lymphomas: CAR T-cell innovation boosts efficacy, cuts toxicity

The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in collaboration with Wellington Zhaotai Therapies Limited today announced results of its phase 1 dose escalation trial of a new third-generation anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy to be presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego on 11 December, 3pm.

11 Dec 2023

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Research reveals that T cell migration relies on ion and water influx for actin polymerization and movement, with the WNK1 kinase playing a critical role in regulating these processes, offering new insights into adaptive immunity.

10 Dec 2023

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

In August, researchers detected a new SARS-CoV-2 "variant of concern" in patients in Israel and Denmark.

8 Dec 2023

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have uncovered vital insights regarding a liver trigger that blocks an undesired immune response from gene therapy, surprisingly resulting in the activation of specific immune cells, despite the liver's typical role in suppressing immune responses.

7 Dec 2023

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been a constant presence, and this is still the case today, with frequent outbreaks.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers discover how bexmarilimab activates immune cells against tumors

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have uncovered how the new bexmarilimab therapy alters the function of immune cells so that they can infiltrate the tumor in cancer patients who do not respond to any other current therapies.

7 Dec 2023

Immune system shows remarkable adaptability to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Although SARS-CoV-2 is no longer a stranger to the immune system, new virus variants still pose a challenge.

7 Dec 2023

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

6 Dec 2023

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or "inflammaging," that can lead to tissue dysfunction.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing Type 1 diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 Dec 2023

Immunology News and Research

Latest Immunology News and Research

Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

OHSU study sheds light on ubiquitin modification during bacterial infection

Bottlenecks in Nucleic Acid Extraction: A Multi-Industrial approach with HiMedia Labs

Study identifies key factor in lung and eye damage in preemies

Double punch for B-cell lymphomas: CAR T-cell innovation boosts efficacy, cuts toxicity

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

T cells can recognize and fight the "Pirola" variant, new study suggests

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Researchers discover how bexmarilimab activates immune cells against tumors

Immune system shows remarkable adaptability to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

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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