Enhancing the immune system to fight TB infection

In a recent study, researchers discovered that fighting diseases that take root inside our cells, like TB, requires the body's process of removing old and injured cell components...
March 29, 2023
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COVID-19 and HIV – how antibody responses are affected

In a recent study, researchers looked at how patient traits and COVID-19 infection may impact HIV-positive individuals' antibody responses...
March 27, 2023
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The immune system and liver disease – new insights

In a recent study, researchers have identified the molecular process underpinning the suppression of T-cell defence...
March 24, 2023
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The immune system – new insights

Researchers have developed a completely new theory about how immune cells identify dangers like viruses in a recent study. The finding may help scientists create better vaccines and acquire a better understanding of autoimmune conditions and allergies...
March 22, 2023
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Is trained immunity impacted by revaccination or BCG dose?

Recently, through a randomized placebo-controlled trial, researchers investigated the effects of revaccination with BCG , a high-dose of BCG and a standard dose of BCG on the trained immunity in a cohort of 51 healthy adult volunteers...
March 20, 2023
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Inflammation in soft gums – insights

Researchers have now found that gingiva stiffness affects gingival fibroblast characteristics, which in turn affects whether inflammation is likely to develop and makes it challenging to create gingival fibres...
March 17, 2023
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The role of T cells in Alzheimer’s disease – novel insights

According to a new study, microglia collaborate with T cells, another form of immune cell, to induce neurodegeneration which may play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease...
March 15, 2023
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COVID-19 – creating a vaccine that can change with the virus

In a recent study, scientists used machine learning to create a unique COVID-19 vaccine that targets the stimulation of T cells and is intended to be a pan-variant vaccine...
March 13, 2023
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Eliminating metastatic breast cancer in mice – immunotherapy insights

Recently, scientists discovered a method to make chemotherapy more effective against metastatic breast cancer that has expanded to the bone...
March 10, 2023
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How immune cells fight chronic infection or disease – new insights

Specific immune cells have been found to hold the secret to dealing with the prolonged battle against a chronic illness, according to researchers...
March 8, 2023
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