MHC class II marks stronger immune response and longer survival in ovarian cancer
A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond…
Study identifies neural mechanism underlying chills during infection
When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm…
New spatial omics platform advances biomedical research in Spain
Spatial omics is a new generation of technologies that allow scientists to study cells in their original location…
Cholesterol transporter ABCA1 boosts macrophage-driven cancer immunity
In recent years, cancer researchers have made major breakthroughs by using the body’s immune system to fight cancer.…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…
Lower hinge of immunoglobulin G acts as a critical immune control hub
The lower hinge of immunoglobulin G (IgG), an overlooked part of the antibody, acts as a structural and…
Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body’s response to cancer
A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from…
How DNA and life experiences leave distinct marks on the human immune system
A high-resolution immune cell atlas reveals how inherited DNA and life-long environmental exposures leave separate epigenetic signatures that…
Genetic study reveals immune-related roots of allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye conditions. A new large-scale genetic study shows that susceptibility…
Scientists may have found key to treating hidden cancer growths
Scientists may have discovered the way in which pancreatic cancer – dubbed the “silent killer” – hides from…
Anyone taking vitamin C urged to stop if they notice one of eleven symptoms
The NHS says vitamin C helps protect cells and keeps them healthy, but there are certain ‘overdose’ symptoms…
MYC cancer gene suppresses immune alarm signals to protect pancreatic tumors
The cancer gene MYC camouflages tumors by suppressing alarm signals that normally activate the immune system. This finding…