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T cell responses remain broadly robust against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

A new study highlights the significance of robust T cell responses in preventing severe omicron infections.

16 Dec 2021

New combined therapy shows promising results in treating triple negative breast cancer

A drug used to treat cardiac failure has shown promising results in treating triple negative breast cancer, according to Houston Methodist researchers who released results this week on a new combined therapy with the potential to improve outcomes for these hard-to-treat breast cancer patients.

15 Dec 2021

Researchers identify two new AMD drug candidates using a stem-cell-derived model

Using a stem-cell-derived model, researchers have identified two drug candidates that may slow dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness for which no treatment exists.

15 Dec 2021

How SARS-CoV-2 affects the male reproductive system

Researchers review the potentially harmful consequences on the male reproductive system in COVID-19 patients.

15 Dec 2021

Scientists develop novel method to monitor remote immune processes within cells

Our immune systems work hard to keep us healthy and to protect us against bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and cancerous cells.

15 Dec 2021

Interaction between SARS-CoV-2 N-protein and Parkinson's protein speeds up amyloid formation

Case reports of relatively young COVID-19 patients who developed Parkinson's disease within weeks of contracting the virus have led scientists to wonder if there could be a link between the two conditions.

14 Dec 2021

Driving up immunity at tumor site may help enhance immunotherapy treatments

Driving up the immune response at the site of a cancer tumor with nanotechnology may help enhance immunotherapy treatments in advanced stages of the disease, new research in mice suggests.

14 Dec 2021

11 exceptional recipients of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award announced

The Lupus Research Alliance proudly announced today 11 research grant recipients in the U.S. and around the world of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award which will fund wide ranging areas from probing the development and progression of lupus to pointing to potential personalized therapies.

14 Dec 2021

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangerous recurrent C. difficile infections – and suggests a way to improve patient outcomes.

14 Dec 2021

Phenome study reveals alternate associations with SARS-CoV-2 risk loci

Researchers from the Duke Molecular Physiology Institute have been investigating genetic associations with more severe disease and examining the associations that certain genetic features have with other diseases.

13 Dec 2021

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection for multiple myeloma patients, but lesser than other cancer survivors

For patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, vaccination against COVID-19 provides some protection against coronavirus infection but to a far lower degree than the general population of cancer survivors, a new study by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators shows.

13 Dec 2021

NCCN publishes new guidelines to help cervical cancer patients become more informed about care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has published new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Cervical Cancer to help people with cervical cancer become more informed, suggest what conversations to have with their doctor, and be active decision makers in their treatment.

13 Dec 2021

Immune System News and Research

T cell responses remain broadly robust against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

New combined therapy shows promising results in treating triple negative breast cancer

Researchers identify two new AMD drug candidates using a stem-cell-derived model

How SARS-CoV-2 affects the male reproductive system

Scientists develop novel method to monitor remote immune processes within cells

Interaction between SARS-CoV-2 N-protein and Parkinson's protein speeds up amyloid formation

Driving up immunity at tumor site may help enhance immunotherapy treatments

11 exceptional recipients of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award announced

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

Phenome study reveals alternate associations with SARS-CoV-2 risk loci

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection for multiple myeloma patients, but lesser than other cancer survivors

NCCN publishes new guidelines to help cervical cancer patients become more informed about care

Glycans strengthen interaction between viral spike proteins and ACE2 receptors on host cells

NYU Langone Health performs second successful investigational xenotransplantation procedure

Third dose of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine increases protection against omicron variant

MV130 immunotherapy boosts natural and vaccine-induced SARS-CoV-2 immunity in mice

Genetic-code expansion technique to potentially create next-generation vaccine candidate

Novel immunotherapy shows promise for children, young adults with recurrent AML

Infant immune system beats the adult immune system at fighting off new pathogens

Nasal vaccine provides broad-based protection against heterologous respiratory viruses in mice

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