24th October, 2016Broadly neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) which target HIV have been found to develop more commonly in children than in adults.
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HIV R4P Highlights: Interview with Prof Thumbi Ndung’u
20th October, 2016We recently caught up with Prof Thumbi Ndung'u at the HIV Research for Prevention Conference where he shared the latest findings in his lab with us.
HIV R4P Highlights: α4β7 antibody and ART: a novel HIV therapy
19th October, 2016Dr Anthony Fauci presented data at a plenary session at the HIV R4P conference on antibody targeting of the α4β7 integrin in a novel mechanism to control HIV infection. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been widely used
IgA antibodies found in women taking PrEP
17th October, 2016Curing HIV has proven difficult with only two reported cases of a functional cure. To add to this, there is still no effective HIV vaccine that has been developed.
The role of TNF and aging in susceptibility to infection
14th October, 2016As humans age, their levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor (TNF), IL1β and IL6 increase in the serum and tissues.
A combination of worms and bacteria may be good for your health
12th October, 2016Despite eradication attempts, up to 2 billion people in developing countries have chronic helminth infections.
Immunological memory in the Mucosa
10th October, 2016Although the mucosa forms one of the largest parts of the immune system, little was known about immunological memory in the mucosa and how it is able to protect
Neutrophils and radiation therapy working together to fight cancer
7th October, 2016Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre have found that using radiation therapy combined with a neutrophil...
Mosquitos with fungus are more susceptible to malaria parasites
5th October, 2016Malaria is still a global health concern due to the high morbidity and mortality caused by malaria parasite infection.
Understanding the skin phenotype of children with eczema
3rd October, 2016Atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly referred to as eczema, is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin. Individuals with this condition experience itching...