26th September, 2016Dendritic cells play an important role in B-cell activation through the B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS).
2016
ICI 2016 – Parasitic worms in the treatment of chronic asthma
23rd September, 2016Chronic asthma is a condition characterised by persistent lung inflammation, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.
ICI 2016 – Potential new diagnostic tool for TB in children
21st September, 2016Tuberculosis (TB) in children is a major health problem as it still has high morbidity and mortality. Every year, approximately 1 million children develop TB disease
ICI 2016 – The role of complement in fighting malaria in pregnancy
19th September, 2016Infection by malaria parasites during pregnancy is a major health concern as it puts both the mother and foetus at risk.
ICI 2016- Mycobacterium tuberculosis at the granuloma level in the human lung
16th September, 2016The formation of lung granuloma is the pathological hallmark of pulmonary Tuberculosis disease resulting from the direct struggle between the immune system and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
ICI 2016 – What is the link between house dust mites and allergic disease?
14th September, 2016Sensitisation is the first step in the immune response leading to allergy. House dust mites (HDM) possess allergens that are internalised and expressed by antigen presenting cells in the airways.
ICI 2016 – Reversing Schistosomiasis Tissue Fibrosis
12th September, 2016Targeting IL-4 receptor alpha mediated signalling: A new therapeutic strategy for fibroproliferative diseases? Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by infective helminthes of the trematoda class. It is
ICI 2016 – The Future of a More Effective HIV Vaccine?
September 9th, 2016
Broadly neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) against HIV have been one of the the main focuses in the design an effective HIV vaccine. However, since the Thai RV144 HIV vaccine trial, attention has been
Reflecting on AIDS 2016
August 1st, 2016
AIDS 2016 was a meeting of the world’s foremost HIV/AIDS researchers in both the social and biological sciences. The conference, whose theme was “Accessing Equity Rights Now,” focused on the needs of “key populations.”
Vaccine: Protective Measures Against Chlamydia Discovered
August 4th, 2016
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases with nearly 113 million infections per year, however many cases are left asymptomatic. When left untreated, chlamydia often leads to serious health outcomes including pelvic inflammatory disease and tubal factor infertility. In the 25 July edition of Vaccine, researchers from McMaster University may have discovered the first protective vaccine against chlamydia...