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…
Novel antibody 007 targets the elusive HIV envelope epitope
HIV-1 can be neutralized by antibodies which bind to vulnerable structures on the virus surface. One such vulnerable…
Large Swedish study finds COVID-19 vaccination unrelated to fertility or childbirth rates
Large real-world Swedish data provide reassurance that COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce childbirth rates, helping counter persistent misinformation…
Single-dose HIV vaccine candidate induces neutralizing antibodies
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have developed an HIV vaccine candidate that achieves something never before observed in…
Antibody-producing plasma cells shape effectiveness of PD-1 immunotherapy
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an important immune response that helps…
Targeted Fab fragments dismantle the allergy trigger
Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on healthcare systems worldwide. Severe conditions such…
Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
Promising long-term vaccine for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever developed
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is one of the world’s most dangerous yet overlooked infectious diseases. Spread by ticks…
New fluorescent sensor allows scientists to watch DNA damage and repair in real time
Cancer research, drug safety testing and ageing biology may all gain a major boost from a new fluorescent…
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