AI-designed peptides break through the outer defenses of MRSA bacteria
A newly-designed AI-powered tool is effective in developing treatments to attack antibiotic-resistant bacteria by breaking down their outer…
Stem Cell Editing Programs the Immune System to Make Own Therapeutic Proteins
Credit: JUAN GAERTNER/ Science Photo Library / Getty Images For pathogens like HIV, malaria, and rapidly evolving influenza…
How the immune system may influence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related diseases
A sweeping review shows how the brain’s immune defenses can both fight and fuel neurodegeneration, revealing why timing,…
New flu vaccine approach targets multiple virus strains
Doctors recommend getting your flu shot annually, since the specific influenza strain it targets varies from year to year.…
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…
A Single Sauna Session Causes White Blood Cell Mobilization
A new study shows that hitting a sauna for 30 minutes causes a transient spike in the number…
Damon Runyon supports young scientists driving cancer research innovation
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and…
Study reveals immune aging differs significantly between men and women
Statistics show clear differences in the population’s immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections…
Autoimmune diseases may start in the gut: Early signs your immune system is turning against you and what you can do to restore balance
Your body often speaks in quiet tones—fatigue and bloating can hint at an underlying immune imbalance that starts…
New method identifies key proteins that trigger harmful immune responses
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new method to identify which proteins are most likely to trigger an…
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual’s health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide.…
Novel mucosal vaccine offers broad protection against diverse influenza viruses
A novel vaccine platform has been developed to induce broad, protective immunity against numerous influenza virus infections, showing…