All B cells articles
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NewsResearch identifies immune response that controls Oropouche infection and prevents neurological damage
Research conducted on mice has identified that the rapid response of a specific type of defense cell is essential for controlling Oropouche virus infections and preventing serious neurological damage.
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NewsAntibody-making cells reveal new function in response to flu infection
A study has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies. Researchers determined that, in response to flu infection, a specialized set of B cells produce a key signaling molecule that the immune system needs to develop a robust, long-term response to fight off infections.
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NewsImmune responses to friendly skin microbiota could pave way for novel vaccination responses
For her research into how the immune system responds to the beneficial skin microbiome, Djenet Bousbaine is the winner of the 2025 NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize. Her work reveals a surprisingly sophisticated immune response that could be harnessed for the development of innovative, needle-free vaccination strategies.
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NewsHow the Epstein-Barr virus promotes its spread within the body
Researchers have discovered that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) increases the ability of infected immune cells to migrate. In this way, the pathogen promotes its spread in the body – a discovery that may have therapeutic implications.
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NewsResearchers ID key immune differences that make one West African ethnic group less susceptible to malaria
Researchers have uncovered how genetic and lifestyle factors influence immune responses to malaria in children from two large West African ethnic groups. Children showed key differences in immune cell activity offering greater protection.
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NewsA new vaccine approach could help combat future coronavirus pandemics
Researchers are able to create a mosaic nanoparticle vaccine - mosaic-8, based on the sarbecovirus receptor-binding proteins (RBDs), which would help combatting SARS-CoV-2 variants and other coronavirus subtypes.
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NewsResearchers identify antibodies against Klebsiella pneumoniae
Researchers have identified 29 novel antibodies against the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, an important cause of drug-resistant infections.
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NewsStudy uncovers the specialized immune cells that fight COVID-19
A team of researchers from Osaka University has pinpointed the B cells responsible for boosting COVID-19 immunity after vaccination.