30th January, 2017One of the big questions in HIV research is whether there is a need to find a cure given the current preventative measures and treatment options available.
January 2017
Rapid evolution of the infant microbiome after birth
27th January, 2017Researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine investigated how the infant microbiome developed from birth into...
No role for CD4 T cells in shift from latent to active TB
25th January, 2017 In this study, researchers used SIV-infected macaques to gain insight into the immune response towards HIV/TB co-infection.
Evidence for antibodies in control of HIV infection
23rd January, 2017Researchers from Rockefeller University have described a patient who has both broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV as well as...
Not all CD8 T cells have cytotoxic effects
20th January, 2017 It has been known for a long time that CD8 T cells are important for the control of the HIV in infected individuals. However, the CD8 T cell activity towards the virus is not always...
2nd Annual International Remote Conference: Science and Society
18th January, 2017The Beyond Sciences Initiative (BSI) will be hosting the 2nd Annual International Remote Conference: Science and Society...
Role of T cells in Zika virus infection
16th January, 2017T cells have been found to play an important role in the control of Zika virus as shown by scientist from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology. The study describes how CD8 T cells...
Effective mechanism to kill human viruses
13th January, 2017 Influenza has found ways to escape the immune response by constantly changing its genome, which has made a seasonal influenza vaccine necessary for protection from the virus.
Different gut microbes present depending on diet
11th January, 2017 When changing from one diet to another, one might not see immediate effects and the reason for this may lie with the type of gut microbiota...
No correlation between Vitamin D levels and vaccine responses
9th January, 2017 Vitamin D has been implicated in numerous immune functions such as activating naïve T cells, regulating gene expression...