WSU researchers have discovered that the innate immune system can specifically respond to pathogens through…
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Immunology is the branch of biomedical science that studies the immune system: our body’s defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and harmful substances. It explores how immune responses are triggered, how the body distinguishes between self and non-self, and what happens when these processes go awry, leading to conditions like autoimmune disorders, allergies, or immune deficiencies. Immunology also underpins the development of vaccines, immunotherapies, and treatments for infections and cancer. This page features the latest research in immunology, including breakthroughs in understanding immune function, disease resistance, and new therapeutic strategies.
Two for one: Repeated seasonal influenza vaccines also provide kids better protection against future flu…
A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies…
COVID-19 vaccines produce effective T cells against variants. While T cells don’t prevent infection, they…
OHSU laboratory research compares routes to immunity involving vaccination. New laboratory research from Oregon Health…
Tracking new hotspots of SARS-CoV-2 will become more important as the virus evolves and becomes…
Findings shed light on factors behind Omicron’s increased transmissibility, including strong antibody evasion and binding…
People vaccinated three times or vaccinated after an earlier COVID-19 infection had comparable neutralizing antibody…
Research shows that children’s stronger innate immune response helps them fend off SARS-CoV-2 more effectively…
A study reveals that magnesium is vital for T cells’ effectiveness in combating cancer and…
Research indicates a third dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine significantly enhances protection against the Omicron…
Researchers discovered P36-5D2, an antibody effective against major SARS-CoV-2 variants. It showed significant prophylactic effects…
A team from UNSW’s Kirby Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney have uncovered an immune…
From our first breath, our lungs are exposed to microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses.…
Cedars-Sinai Investigators Found Evidence of an Overactive Immune Response SARS-CoV-2 infection can induce an extended…
Shots trigger exceptional antibody response by activating key helper immune cells. The first two vaccines…
UT Health San Antonio researchers compared results in less severe and severe COVID-19 cases one…
Omicron, the first COVID-19 variant to have been upgraded to a variant of concern (VOC)…