Immune cells shape maternal and infant health during lactation
It’s widely known that breastfeeding impacts the health of both mother and child, but the underlying biology that leads to these…
New laser technique ensures integrity of mRNA therapeutics
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology is transforming medicine by providing our cells with genetic instructions to produce proteins that…
Combination therapy may help overcome barrier in early-stage prostate cancer treatment
A multi-institutional study led by Mayo Clinic and published in Cell Reports Medicine reports that pairing a next-generation immunotherapy with standard hormone therapy…
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it…
Study identifies antiviral protein IFN-γ as a potential biomarker for Long COVID fatigue
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression.…
How magnetic heating technology could be a new cancer-fighting weapon
Anyone who has used an induction cooker is halfway to understanding Mayo Clinic’s new experimental approach to killing…
Immune trigger may play key role in MS progression
Authors of Irish study said the finding may lead to a potential new target for multiple sclerosis treatments…
Genome sequencing data reveals new insights into Epstein-Barr virus immunity
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause certain types of cancer or autoimmune diseases, but how the body controls…
Optimization of CAR T cells to destroy solid tumors
A team led by LMU physician Sebastian Kobold has found a way to allow the body’s immune system…
Antibody feedback reshapes B cell selection during immune response
 A collaborative study published in Immunity from the Batista Lab and Liu Lab at the Ragon Institute, together…
Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer
After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system…
Transcription factor HOXD13 drives melanoma growth and immune evasion
A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’…