Simplified nanoparticles “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a simplified version of biodegradable nanoparticles that can “educate” the…
Disrupting protein production in tumors triggers potent immune responses
A new study led by Pierre Close’s team (GIGA, Laboratory of Cancer Signaling, and WELRI Investigator) reveals how…
Dr Amir Khan says seek medical help if you have one of these five ‘warning signs’
Dr Khan said it is worth seeking medical advice if you think this affects you 06:54, 08 Mar…
Mussel-inspired adhesive prevents organ rejection
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing…
Researchers identify immune markers linked to cognitive decline after viral infections
What impact does a viral infection have on our memory, attention, and concentration? The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited…
Dietary fat ratios impact the strength of immune cells and ability to fight disease
The types of fats we consume directly impacts the survival and strength of the body’s immune cells and…
New HIV-seq tool advances understanding of persistent viral reservoirs
For people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), life-saving antiretroviral therapy keeps their HIV-infected immune cells from making…
Protein partnership enhances innate immune sensing of viral RNA
Study reveals how two proteins cooperate in a key early step of antiviral detection, as reported by researchers…
Tick-derived protein discovery can advance treatment for inflammatory diseases
When the immune system detects a harmful or foreign agent it triggers an inflammatory response small proteins called…
Study reveals pancreatic cancer’s early immune evasion tactics
A new study suggests that pancreatic cancer may start preparing to “hide” from the immune system long before…
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…
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…