A new study has shown that extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a crucial role in boosting T cell effector functions during viral infections...
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Regulatory T cells – new insights
Recently, researchers have described a regulatory class of human T cells which are derived from two distinct origins, one connected to autoimmunity and the other to protective immunity...
How neutrophils can be used to fight cancer
Researchers have highlighted the significance of white blood cells known as neutrophils in eliminating solid tumours...
New insights into mechanisms of HIV infection
A recent study from a group of scientists showed that circulating white blood cells called monocytes can be used to detect a persistent reservoir of HIV genes...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...