Children remain more vulnerable to influenza despite protective antibody levels
Twice-weekly household testing across three influenza seasons shows why conventional antibody measures tell only part of the story…
Study finds long COVID leaves a distinct immune signature in the blood
Blood tests revealed protein patterns tied to long COVID months after infection, while booster shots did not appear…
CAR T therapy induces remission in multiple autoimmune diseases
For the first time, scientists have used a cutting-edge cell therapy called CAR-T to treat a patient with three different life-threatening autoimmune diseases that…
Researchers validate Mpox antibody test during outbreak in Rwanda
An antibody test for the infectious disease Mpox was successfully developed during the new clade 1b outbreak in…
Natural fungal supplement strengthens vaccine protection without increasing side effects
Researchers at University California San Diego School of Medicine have found that a natural fungal supplement taken at…
Investigating microglia’s role in Alzheimer’s pathology
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder and the…
Alzheimer’s plaques decline after CAR-T immune cell treatment in preclinical study
A novel CAR-T cell approach targets amyloid plaques in preclinical Alzheimer models, raising the possibility that engineered immune…
Breakthrough nasal spray found to protect against all forms of flu
Scientists have developed a nasal spray that is safe and effective in protecting against various strains of the…
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…
Survey shows growing public familiarity with RSV vaccines and antibody injections
Amid a surprisingly severe flu season and a Covid-19 resurgence, those highly contagious respiratory illnesses are drawing the…
Preparing for the respiratory virus season: A guide for families
As respiratory virus season begins, pediatric experts are preparing for an expected rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial…
High measles antibody levels indicate strong vaccine coverage in BC’s Lower Mainland
In British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, 90% of people have detectable antibodies against measles, indicating high vaccine coverage and…