SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant hardly evade neutralization by S309

In a recent study, researchers described the X-ray crystal structure of a complex of the Omicron RBD with broadly neutralizing sarbecovirus mAb S309...
July 18, 2022
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Hair growth and our immune system

In a recent paper, researchers have identified a potential target for treatment of alopecia, a autoimmune disorder whereby the immune system attacks the hair follicles resulting in hair loss...
July 13, 2022
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SARS-CoV-2 – a weakness?

In a recent paper, researchers have identified and described an epitope capable of neutralising a variety of coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-1, WIV1 and SHC014...
July 11, 2022
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The immune system and obesity

In a recent paper by Schmidt, et al., researchers have investigated the immunoregulatory effects of type 2 T helper (Th2) cells in an environment characterised by significantly high fat stores and malnutrition...
July 8, 2022
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Adaptations of tissue-resident memory T cells

In a recent paper by Crowl, et al., researchers provide novel insights into CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells, describing how these cells adapt when present within specific environments, differing from one another...
July 7, 2022
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Using lipid nanoparticles for cancer treatment

In a recent paper, Zhang, et al, have developed nanoparticles that can break down the barriers around tumours, reaching cancerous cells, providing a potentially improved and effective treatment for cancers...
July 6, 2022
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A vaccine with a dual threat to cancer

In a recent paper, Badrinath and colleagues report of a vaccine designed to target one tumour immune escape mechanism...
July 1, 2022
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Can BCG vaccination reduce mortality and morbidity from COVID-19?

In a recent paper, researchers looked at the affects of BCG vaccination of COVID-19 mortality and morbidity...
June 27, 2022
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A potential new vaccine for rabies

In a recent paper, Callaway, et al., identified and described a potential new and improved rabies vaccine design. A groundbreaking effort by researchers...
June 24, 2022
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Does cancer immunoediting occur in humans?

In a recent paper, researchers investigated whether humans are capable of undergoing natural cancer immunoediting during the course of cancer progression...
June 23, 2022
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