Universal Swine Flu Vaccine on Horizon: A Breakthrough Using Epigraph Algorithm
Nebraska scientists have used a data-driven technique, Epigraph, to create a potentially universal vaccine against swine flu. Long-term trials on hogs showed it to be…
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The “Thunder God Vine” – An Herbal Compound To Help Fight Arthritis
A team of researchers at OU has discovered a protein complex that plays a crucial role in the development of rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore, their findings…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Function of Blood Immune Cells
A recent study led by scientists from the University of Liège indicates a heightened role of cell proliferation in the functioning of our immune system….
Eternal Shield: Science Breakthrough for Long-Lasting Vaccines
New discovery could revolutionize how all vaccines could be made to be longer lasting. Researchers from Monash University have discovered that the key to long-lasting…
Powerful Cocktail of Modified Antibodies Supercharges the Immune System Against COVID-19
Is it possible to improve the antibodies that the body produces to fight SARS-CoV2? In a study led by researchers from Lund University in Sweden,…
Shrinking Immunity: Obesity’s Role in Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Protection Decline
The protection offered by COVID-19 vaccination declines more rapidly in people with severe obesity than in those with normal weight, scientists have found. The study…
Schlafen 12: Unlocking the Secret Weapon To Defeat HIV Latency
An international study coordinated by the MELIS-UPF researchers Andreas Meyerhans and Juana Díez has identified Schlafen 12, a new HIV restriction factor that could pave…
New Details on Rare Immune Disease Uncovered by NIH Researchers in 11-Year Study
NIH researchers uncover new details on rare immune disease. NIH researchers characterize ICL, a rare immune deficiency, linking severe cases to higher risk of infections…
BRACE Yourself: Unexpected Ineffectiveness of BCG Vaccine Against COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers
The international BRACE trial, investigating the BCG vaccine’s efficacy against COVID-19, has found it does not reduce healthcare workers’ risk of contracting the disease. Future…
Long COVID: Cedars-Sinai Researchers Find COVID-19 Vaccine Produces Antibodies Far Longer Than Expected
Findings show people with long COVID-19 respond differently to COVID-19 vaccines. A new study by investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests long…
New Study: Common Artificial Sweetener Has an “Unexpected Effect” on the Immune System
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that consuming large amounts of the commonly used artificial sweetener, sucralose, decreases the activation of T-cells, a…
Insulin Shock Blocker: Enzyme Discovery Offers New Hope for Diabetes Treatment
Scientists identify a key player that helps prevent “insulin shock” and may lead to a therapeutic alternative to the hormone used by millions of persons…
“Completely Unknown Until Now” – New Intracellular Smoke Detector Discovered
A research project carried out by the University of Bonn holds promise for the development of treatments for skin and gut disorders in the medium…
The Curious Case of Mpox: The “Sexual Network” Theory on Why the Monkeypox Epidemic Waned
Belgian researchers have proposed that a recent outbreak of mpox may have ended due to “network immunity.” The epidemic saw over 85,000 cases worldwide and…
Cancer’s New Kryptonite: Nanoparticles Tackle Tumors Without Side Effects
In a new study, immunostimulatory drugs slowed tumor growth without producing systemic inflammation. MIT researchers discovered that immunostimulatory prodrugs with optimized activation timing can slow…
From Alpha to Omicron: Uncovering the Secrets of Natural COVID-19 Immunity
A Lancet study finds that natural immunity against severe COVID-19 is strong and long-lasting for all variants in previously infected individuals. However, protection against Omicron…
Invisible Inhabitants: Your Baby’s Gut Is Crawling With Unknown Viruses
Babies tumble about with more than 200 previously unknown viral families within their intestines. This large number comes as a surprise to researchers from the…
The Immunity Puzzle: Why Viruses Like COVID-19 Can Reinfect Hosts, Evade the Immune Response
Using a tool called VirScan, Brigham investigators found that people produced shared antibody responses to certain regions of the virus, likely leading to selective pressure…
