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Researchers receive NCI grant for the development of new pancreatic cancer therapies

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an NCI grant that will provide about $10.9 million to research programs for the development of new therapies for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the deadliest form of pancreatic cancer.

17 Oct 2023

Strengthening the immune system to fight cytomegalovirus on its own

Some viruses can be dormant throughout a person's life and cause no harm but become dangerous when the immune system is weakened.

17 Oct 2023

NIAID grant supports research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with Aspergillus infections

Aspergillus fumigatus is the major airborne fungus present indoors and outdoors that causes various diseases, the severity of which are dependent on an individual's immune status.

17 Oct 2023

“Goblet cells” play an important role in the development of allergic conjunctivitis

The first step in the development of the allergic conjunctivitis is the penetration of the allergen through the epithelial layer.

17 Oct 2023

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Bats have acquired remarkable traits throughout their evolution. They're the only mammals that can fly, and they live much longer than other animals their size.

16 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

Are people with HIV at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes?

The research review indicates that people with HIV, especially those with low CD4 cell counts, face greater risks of severe COVID-19 outcomes and have suboptimal immune responses to SARS-CoV-2. Antiretroviral therapy aids in clearing infections, and a third vaccine dose reduces the risk of breakthrough infections among this population.

15 Oct 2023

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

13 Oct 2023

Immune system proteins play role in early stages of Huntington's disease

Huntington's Disease is the most common neurodegenerative disorder controlled by a single gene and is characterized by motor and cognitive deficits and psychiatric symptoms.

12 Oct 2023

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in altering the therapeutic outcomes

12 Oct 2023

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.

11 Oct 2023

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

Located in the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract, mucins-;proteins with attached sugar molecules-;play a key role in combating bacterial infection and providing a safe haven to friendly gut bacteria through unknown mechanisms.

11 Oct 2023

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

Thymus, a small and relatively unknown organ, may play a bigger role in the immune system of adults than was previously believed.

11 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on how the immune system differentiates between self and non-self antigens

A groundbreaking study, led by Professor Kyemyung Park and his research team in the Graduate School of Health Science and Technology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNIST has shed light on the intricate mechanism behind the immune system's ability to differentiate between self and non-self antigens.

11 Oct 2023

Pitt scientists develop new approach to reduce side effects of organ transplants

Giving living donor liver transplant recipients an infusion of immune cells derived from their donor a week before transplantation is feasible, safe – and may lead to recipients being successfully weaned off immunosuppressant medications without rejecting the transplanted organ.

11 Oct 2023

New nanocapsule treatment boosts immune response against solid tumors

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Immune System News and Research

Researchers receive NCI grant for the development of new pancreatic cancer therapies

Strengthening the immune system to fight cytomegalovirus on its own

NIAID grant supports research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with Aspergillus infections

“Goblet cells” play an important role in the development of allergic conjunctivitis

Bats' genes hold secrets to stronger immunity and longer life

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Are people with HIV at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes?

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

Immune system proteins play role in early stages of Huntington's disease

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

Could young blood be the key to reversing age-related cognitive decline?

Mucin glycosylation plays crucial role in protecting against obesity and intestinal inflammation

CT scan of the thymus reveals immune system aging

Study sheds light on how the immune system differentiates between self and non-self antigens

Pitt scientists develop new approach to reduce side effects of organ transplants

New nanocapsule treatment boosts immune response against solid tumors

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information

Towards xenotransplantation: Genetically altered pig kidneys prove viable in non-human primates

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