All Immunology articles – Page 4
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NewsFirst 24 hours after viral infection are critical
New research suggests that the first 24 hours after viral infection is critical in determining infection severity.
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NewsPreventing the accumulation of mRNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles in the liver
New research has developed a novel coating agent that prevents lipid nanoparticles from accumulating in the liver—a major practical challenge when using lipid nanoparticles in vaccines and immunotherapies.
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NewsPre-existing antibodies linked to different immune responses after influenza vaccination
New study highlights how previous exposure to influenza viruses and vaccines can leave behind pre-existing antibodies, which may influence how the immune system responds to later vaccination.
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NewsDevelopment of dual-action compounds to fight cancer and infections
Researchers have developed new hybrid compounds that simultaneously reduce the viability of aggressive cancer cells and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi.
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NewsGut-pancreas immune crosstalk may offer new therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer
A new study reports that immune responses produced in lymph nodes shared by the liver, pancreas and intestine shape T-cell tolerance. This cross-organ immune rewiring increases T-cell infiltration into pancreatic tumors, pointing to potential new approaches for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancers.
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News35-year study reshapes our understanding of Lyme disease ecology
Researchers reveal surprising findings from one of the world’s longest-running ecological monitoring programs tracking ticks and their hosts.
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NewsEngineered macrophages gain enhanced bacteria-targeting ability
A novel membrane interface engineering strategy enables immune cells to specifically recognize, capture and eliminate pathogenic bacteria without genetic modification.
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NewsAlbumin is prevented from crossing the placenta – opening opportunities for design of long-acting biologic medicines
Researchers have uncovered that the placenta distinguishes between antibodies and albumin, a finding that may reshape the future design of biologic medicines with reduced fetal exposure.
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NewsCell ‘invisibility cloaks’ could offer side-effect-free diabetes treatment
New research suggests manufacturing cells an “invisibility cloak” out of a jelly-like material known as hydrogel, may offer an easier, less damaging treatment pathway for people with diabetes undergoing cell therapy.
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NewsUC San Diego receives $12.3 million grant to study the intersection of HIV and methamphetamine use
A newly funded programme aims to use a multidisciplinary approach focused on improving the clinical care and brain health of people with HIV who also have an active methamphetamine use disorder.
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NewsCells use a little-known molecule to protect themselves from iron overload
New research shows that cells rely on an unexpected protector against elevated iron levels: small molecules called polyamines. These small molecules act like storage lockers for iron, safely holding the metal in a non-reactive state until cells need it.
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NewsNovel AI model accurately detects key gene mutations and predicts biomarkers across 32 cancer types
Researchers have developed a novel AI model capable of predicting cancer subtypes, specific genetic mutations, and survival outcomes across 32 different cancers.
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NewsImmune molecules play a limited role in ALS progression
New research indicates that immune-related molecules change in motor neurons affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but they do not appear to be major drivers of disease progression.
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NewsPregnancy increases immune burden on women with arthritis and lupus
New research finds that the immune system of women with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus react very differently to pregnancy: rheumatoid arthritis patients often experience an improvement in symptoms, while lupus patients have an elevated risk of deterioration.
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NewsImmune ‘reprogramming’ could protect poultry from deadly diseases without antibiotics
A naturally occurring gut molecule could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections.
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NewsWorld’s first oral microbiome-based nanomedicine to supercharge anti-cancer immunity
Researchers have successfully developed the world’s first oral, microbiome-based nanomedicine which enhances the ability of immune cells to attack cancer cells.
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NewsSteroids reduce inflammation in chronic mycobacterial lung infections without limiting antimicrobial defence
Researchers have shown that dexamethasone, a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory steroid, can reduce harmful inflammation triggered by Mycobacterium avium without weakening the ability of human immune cells to control the infection.
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NewsAncient bacterial signals from cell powerhouses may fuel excessive inflammation
Researchers have discovered that proteins released from mitochondria can activate the immune system in a similar way to invading bacteria, suggesting that remnants of mitochondria’s evolutionary past may contribute to inflammation.
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NewsWhen fever isn’t the answer: Infected tadpoles cool themselves to fight viruses
Researchers have experimentally demonstrated that an ectothermic vertebrate infected with a virus actively seeks cooler, rather than warmer, environments to regulate its body temperature.
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NewsStudy finds HIV-1 proviruses may drive chronic systemic inflammation
People living with HIV are at higher risk of developing inflammatory diseases of many tissues, even when receiving antiviral treatments. A new study suggests that persistent hidden HIV contributes to this inflammation.