Scientists Unlock Kids’ Secret Weapon Against COVID-19
Why are severe courses of SARS-CoV-2 infection much less common in children and adolescents than in adults? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center have…
Immunology News
The Pancreatic Puzzle: Cracking the Code of Cancer’s Immune Secrets
Recent findings at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) shine a new light on pancreatic cancer. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers have uncovered that pancreatic cancer…
Beefing Up Immunity: Nutrient Found in Meat and Dairy Improves Cancer Defense
Scientists at the University of Chicago discovered that trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in beef, lamb, and dairy products, improves the ability of…
Yale Scientists Shed Light on Mysteries of Long COVID
Individuals suffering from prolonged symptoms such as brain fog, confusion, pain, and extreme fatigue following COVID-19 infection show distinct immune and hormonal responses compared to…
Uncovering the Genetic Mystery: Why Some Never Show COVID-19 Symptoms
New study shows that common genetic variation among people is responsible for mediating SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic infection. Have you ever wondered why some people never became…
The Genetic Edge: Unmasking the Secret of COVID-19 “Super Dodgers”
Scientists have discovered a gene variant, HLA-B*15:01, linked to asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, opening potential avenues for new treatments and vaccines. People who contract COVID-19 but…
Bridging a Century-Old Gap: Harvard Scientists Shed New Light on the Molecular Link Between Exercise and the Immune System
Exercise activates immune cells in the muscles that combat inflammation and boost endurance. The link between physical activity and inflammation has been a subject of…
Secrets of Immune System Proteins: Unlocking Innovative Disease Treatments
Detailed imaging reveals intricate workings of key receptors, offering fresh insights into combating disease. In the intricate dance of our body’s defenses against harmful invaders,…
Scientists Discover a “Switch” To Trigger Cancer Cell Death
A group of researchers from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center identified a crucial epitope (a protein section that can activate the larger protein) on…
Bats to the Rescue: Unraveling Immunity Secrets Against Viruses and Cancer
Scientists from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that bats’ unique genes give them a robust immune system, protecting them from harmful viruses and…
A Landmark Discovery: Drug Counters Cancer’s Subtle Genetic Manipulation
A team from The University of Texas at Austin has developed a drug that boosts the immune response to cancers with a common DNA deletion….
Bright Ideas for Dim Days: The Science Behind Vitamin D and Winter Woes
Vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” plays an instrumental role in maintaining our overall health. While many vitamins are derived from the…
New Discovery Could “Unlock” the Future of Cancer Treatment
The attack protein guard mechanism can be used to kill pathogens like Toxoplasma and cancer cells. Researchers have identified a ‘guard mechanism’ for GBP1, a protein…
Amplifying RNA’s Potential: MIT Engineers Design More Powerful Vaccines
The new approach could lead to intranasal vaccines for COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. RNA vaccines against COVID-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity…
Boosting Long-Lasting Immune Defense Against the Flu
New research findings can potentially support the development of more effective vaccines and therapeutics, ultimately increasing immunological memory to combat influenza and other respiratory infections….
Long Haul Ahead: The Prolonged Impact of Severe Long COVID
Charité study tracks patients with pronounced fatigue over 20 months. A new study has found that many people with post-COVID syndrome who suffer from fatigue…
Hidden Hazards: Scientists Uncover Unexpected Effects of Anti-Cancer Drugs
The findings could potentially improve the success rate of cancer drug development. Approximately 90% of drugs don’t reach the market, highlighting the clear need for…
Unlocking the Secrets of COVID-19: Why Some Populations Are Hit Harder Than Others
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the range of clinical outcomes for individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 varied widely, from showing no symptoms to succumbing to the disease….