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Well-known cancer drugs may prevent SARS-CoV-2 viral replication say researchers

Researchers in Frankfurt, Germany, have described cell signaling events that occur when severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infects host cells and have identified pathways that are essential for the virus to replicate.

17 May 2020

Study shows human monoclonal antibodies can effectively neutralize SARS-CoV-2

US researchers have published a proof of concept on the efficacy of human monoclonal antibodies against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in laboratory conditions, as well as their pioneering use in a mouse model. The study is available on the preprint server bioRxiv*.

17 May 2020

Specific immune cells induced by vaccination are early indicators of vaccine efficacy

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich researchers have shown that a specific class of immune cells in the blood induced by vaccination is an earlier indicator of vaccine efficacy than conventional tests for neutralizing antibodies.

15 May 2020

Experts publish a review of lung cancer treatments for patients with COVID-19

Lung cancer patients are at heightened risk for COVID-19 and the reported high mortality rate among lung cancer patients with COVID-19 has given pause to oncologists who are faced with patients with not one, but two severe, life-threatening diseases.

15 May 2020

Canadian Glycomics Network welcomes $16.3 million renewed funding from NCE

The Networks of Centres of Excellence recently announced its continued support in Canadian glycomics research with a three-year investment of $16.3 million through the Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet).

15 May 2020

Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

The common belief that tumors arise via activation of a few genes that "drive" cancer development is unsupported by a widespread investigation into those genes and others in three large patient genetic databases, according to a study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

15 May 2020

Chasing the elusive dream of a COVID cure

Although scientists and stock markets have celebrated the approval for emergency use of remdesivir to treat COVID-19, a cure for the disease that has killed nearly 260,000 people remains a long way off — and might never arrive.

15 May 2020

Biologic drug can help treat contact dermatitis

APOSEC it is a biologic wound-healing agent developed by thoracic surgeon Hendrik Jan Ankersmit from MedUni Vienna.

15 May 2020

First cellular immunology data to help guide social distancing recommendations

Scientists around the world are racing to develop a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 infection, and epidemiologists are trying to predict how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold until such a vaccine is available.

15 May 2020

Mouse model helps track organism’s development from embryonic stage to adulthood

Scientists at the Stem Cell Research program at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard Medical School have devised a mouse model that lets researchers track every cell in the body, from the embryonic stage until adulthood.

15 May 2020

Activity of malaria-causing parasite is driven by the parasite's own inherent clocks

The activity of the parasite that causes malaria is driven by the parasite's own inherent clock, new research led by UT Southwestern scientists suggests. The findings, published this week in Science, could lead to new ways to fight this pervasive and deadly disease.

15 May 2020

High DPP3 concentration in the blood predicts multiple organ failure in burn patients

Diagnostics company SphingoTec GmbH ("sphingotec") and 4TEEN4 Pharmaceuticals GmbH ("4TEEN4") announced today the publication of new data showing that high blood levels of Dipeptidyl Peptidase 3 (DPP3) are indicating upcoming multiple organ failure and mortality risk in burn patients.

15 May 2020

Tissue Solutions and CBSB join forces to increase COVID-19 sample availability

The UK’s leading supplier of human tissue samples is joining forces with a Cambridge Biobank to provide COVID-19 samples for scientists.

15 May 2020

Importance of detecting neutralizing antibody response in recovered COVID-19 patients

In an article published today in Cell Host and Microbe, Professor Kanta Subbarao stressed the importance of detecting a neutralizing antibody response in recovered COVID-19 patients, and of studies of COVID-19 vaccines in animal models.

15 May 2020

New study sheds light on the cause of stem cell mutations

Research from the University of Sheffield has given new insight into the cause of mutations in pluripotent stem cells and potential ways of stopping these mutations from occurring.

15 May 2020

New treatment discovered to reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries

Scientists have discovered a new treatment to dramatically reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries, offering hope to 75 million victims worldwide each year.

15 May 2020

CSHLP Press releases new book on heart development and disease

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press (CSHLP) announced the release of Heart Development and Disease, available on its website in hardcover and eBook formats.

15 May 2020

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

The researcher Manel Esteller performs the first massive epigenetic characterization in organoids or 3D cancer cultures and makes the data available to the research community to facilitate new findings on tumor development and progression.

15 May 2020

A road map to find unanswered questions about COVID-19

There are many unanswered questions about COVID-19. A Kansas State University infectious disease scientist and collaborators are offering a possible research road map to find the answers.

15 May 2020

Genome-based monitoring of multi-resistant pathogen can help improve infection control

S. maltophilia strains occur in several natural and human associated ecosystems. The bacterium was long regarded as relatively unproblematic but is now considered to be one of the most feared hospital pathogens, as it frequently causes infections and is resistant to a number of antibiotics.

15 May 2020

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Latest T Cell News and Research

Well-known cancer drugs may prevent SARS-CoV-2 viral replication say researchers

Study shows human monoclonal antibodies can effectively neutralize SARS-CoV-2

Specific immune cells induced by vaccination are early indicators of vaccine efficacy

Experts publish a review of lung cancer treatments for patients with COVID-19

Canadian Glycomics Network welcomes $16.3 million renewed funding from NCE

Study shows the combined effect of inherited and acquired mutations on cancer development

Chasing the elusive dream of a COVID cure

Biologic drug can help treat contact dermatitis

First cellular immunology data to help guide social distancing recommendations

Mouse model helps track organism’s development from embryonic stage to adulthood

Activity of malaria-causing parasite is driven by the parasite's own inherent clocks

High DPP3 concentration in the blood predicts multiple organ failure in burn patients

Tissue Solutions and CBSB join forces to increase COVID-19 sample availability

Importance of detecting neutralizing antibody response in recovered COVID-19 patients

New study sheds light on the cause of stem cell mutations

New treatment discovered to reduce swelling after brain and spinal cord injuries

CSHLP Press releases new book on heart development and disease

First detailed study of the epigenetic landscape of human tumor organoids

A road map to find unanswered questions about COVID-19

Genome-based monitoring of multi-resistant pathogen can help improve infection control

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