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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

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

In this Interview News Med talks to Dr. Nidhi Dey about immune checkpoints IDO1 and PDL1 and how they relate to cutaneous leishmaniasis research.

From TissueGnostics 5 Dec 2023

Needle-free vaccine patch can protect people from deadly Zika virus

A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus.

30 Nov 2023

XBB.1.5 vaccine booster shows promise against new Omicron variants in latest study

A study posted to bioRxiv reveals that the monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccine booster significantly boosts neutralizing antibodies against new SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-variants. The research shows that both XBB.1.5 vaccination and infection elevate neutralizing titers, with the vaccine being particularly effective in infection-naïve individuals and those previously infected with Omicron.

29 Nov 2023

Study finds diet-derived trans-vaccenic acid boosts anti-tumor immunity

Dietary components that impact anti-tumor immunity.

28 Nov 2023

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer?

27 Nov 2023

Novel method can detect contaminants in T-cell cultures within 24 hours

Researchers from Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have developed a novel method capable of identifying contaminants in T-cell cultures within 24 hours.

27 Nov 2023

Researchers identify biomarkers for checkpoint inhibitor-induced hyperprogression of melanoma cells

Duke Cancer Institute researchers have identified potential biomarkers that predict the likelihood for checkpoint inhibitor drugs to backfire, driving hyper-progression of melanoma cells instead of unleashing the immune system to fight them.

24 Nov 2023

St. Jude scientists discover potential CAR T cell therapy target for brain and solid tumors

Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are moving the field of cancer immunotherapy one step closer to treating brain and solid tumors.

21 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover key to enhancing cancer-killing T cells

T cells are the key immune system component involved in killing cancer. Tumors produce signals that turn off these T cells, partially by forcing them to progressively differentiate (mature) into a hypofunctional state known as exhaustion.

21 Nov 2023

Assessing DDX53 as a potential early esophageal cancer antigen

A new research paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on November 10, 2023, entitled, "An immunoinformatics assessment of the cancer testis antigen, DDX53, as a potential early esophageal cancer antigen."

17 Nov 2023

B-BiTE modality enhances anti-myeloma effects of clinically available antibodies

Multiple myeloma still appears to be an incurable hematological malignancy. One of the reasons is that myeloma cells can be heterogenous and acquire resistance after anti-myeloma treatment.

16 Nov 2023

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Immunotherapies that target the CD20 antigen have revolutionized how patients with a variety of blood cancers and hematologic disorders have been treated.

16 Nov 2023

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Review examines nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in treating COVID-19, revealing their impact on SARS-CoV-2-specific adaptive immunity and potential to mitigate severe infections, highlighting the need for balanced long-term immunity management.

16 Nov 2023

Fecal microbiota transplantation boosts survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine found that fecal microbiota transplantation, combined with fruquintinib and tislelizumab, significantly improved survival rates in patients with microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer, showing manageable safety and notable increases in progression-free and overall survival.

15 Nov 2023

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Latest T Cell News and Research

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

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Investigating IDO1 and PDL1: Key immune checkpoints in cutaneous leishmaniasis research

Needle-free vaccine patch can protect people from deadly Zika virus

XBB.1.5 vaccine booster shows promise against new Omicron variants in latest study

Study finds diet-derived trans-vaccenic acid boosts anti-tumor immunity

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

Novel method can detect contaminants in T-cell cultures within 24 hours

Researchers identify biomarkers for checkpoint inhibitor-induced hyperprogression of melanoma cells

St. Jude scientists discover potential CAR T cell therapy target for brain and solid tumors

Scientists uncover key to enhancing cancer-killing T cells

Assessing DDX53 as a potential early esophageal cancer antigen

B-BiTE modality enhances anti-myeloma effects of clinically available antibodies

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Fecal microbiota transplantation boosts survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment

New lipidic peptide IK14004 shows promise in treating cancer and reducing autoimmune complications

Novel cancer immunotherapy compound degrades an enzyme found in cancer cells and T cells

Unlocking the cure for hepatitis B virus: Challenges and opportunities

Next-generation ovarian cancer therapy: Engineered Vδ2 T cells show promise in preclinical trials

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