Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
Pasteurized milk contains H5N1 proteins without posing health risks
Proteins and genetic material from H5N1 influenza viruses have been found in pasteurized milk in the United States,…
Measles resurgence highlights need for better vaccination awareness among healthcare workers
In recent years, measles has made a resurgence globally. In England, 2024 saw the highest number of confirmed…
Study reveals a new oncogenic role of NBL1 in ovarian cancer metastasis
Ovarian cancer (OC), one of the three most common gynecological malignancies, is characterized by low early detection rates…
Understanding how lipids activate LC3-associated phagocytosis
LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP) is a specialized process for degrading dead cells, microbes or other particles. It plays a…
Why universal COVID-19 vaccine guidance offers stronger protection than high-risk-only policies
Nine independent modeling teams demonstrate that maintaining a universal COVID-19 vaccine policy yields consistent population-level benefits, reducing hospitalizations…
From ashwagandha to pumpkin seeds: Expert lists 10 natural supplements that boost wellness and vitality
Supplements are one of the pillars of overall wellness. The nutrients that we miss out on in the…
New NIH grant supports development of experimental pediatric HIV vaccine
A multi-institutional team led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has been awarded a five-year, $20.8 million grant from…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth
Researchers in Japan have uncovered previously hidden giant DNA elements, called Inocles, living in the human mouth. Credit:…
Waning Japanese encephalitis immunity linked to more severe dengue illness
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in collaboration with researchers in Nepal, have found that waning immunity to Japanese…