18th September, 2017Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) can suppress most HIV replication, the virus establishes reservoirs and these cells may undergo proliferation despite the treatment.
2017
Gut bacteria induce pro-inflammatory response in MS
15th September, 2017Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition which affects the central nervous system. Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have now found a link...
Severity of leishmania infection depends on time of day
13th September, 2017The Leishmania parasite mostly invades neutrophils and macrophages to establish infection. These innate immune cells have internal circadian clocks which...
Multi-site injections enhance immune responses
11th September, 2017Several approaches to enhance immunity against tumor cells in cancer patients have been proposed. Therapeutic vaccination has been reported to be one of the most...
Histamine releasing factor makes host vulnerable to malaria
6th September, 2017Malaria has remained major health problem in many developing countries especially sub-Saharan Africa. This has led to the search of an effective vaccine in order...
Plasmodium infection promotes bone loss
4th September, 2017Malaria disease is the result of infection with Plasmodium parasites. The infection is known to cause some long term adverse effects after the clearance of the parasite including bone loss.
Antibodies with incomplete neutralization protect against SHIV
1st September, 2017The in vivo effect of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) which are unable to completely neutralize HIV in neutralization assays was poorly understood.
Inflammation associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
30th August, 2017Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a condition that affects millions around the world.
Next-generation RTS,S-like malaria vaccine
28th August, 2017RTS,S is the first licensed vaccine for the prevention of malaria infection. However, this vaccine still displays modest efficacy which can be improved upon. This study highlights...
Zika virus replication in female genital tract
25th August, 2017The recent Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak has highlighted the need for developing ZIKV therapies and vaccines. One of the biggest risks of ZIKV infection in pregnant women is the child suffering from adverse effects...