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.…
Social closeness drives the exchange of gut bacteria
Living with friends may quietly be altering your gut bacteria – according to a new study from the…
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…
Study revises the understanding of neutrophil dynamics during respiratory viral infection
Neutrophil infiltration is a hallmark of pulmonary inflammation during respiratory viral infections, yet the origin of these cells…
New insights highlight multifaceted roles of CD4+ T cells in tumor immunity
For decades, cancer immunotherapy has focused primarily on CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes as the main executors of tumor…
Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?
A six-week randomized trial shows that adding almonds to the daily diet of adults with obesity can improve…
Maternal antibodies protect newborns from severe E. coli infections, study finds
A multi-center study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s sheds surprising new light on why some newborns become…
DNA origami vaccine platform shows promise against multiple infectious viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic brought messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to the forefront of global health care. After their clinical…
Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health
A global analysis shows that who gets the chance to exercise is shaped by wealth and gender, while…
Sleep and diet emerge as key drivers of immunome variation
Immunome (immune cells and functions) variations are closely related to human health. Various exposures, including the external environment…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…