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Inflammatory diseases don't boost clotting risks post-COVID, study reveals

Canadian researchers found that patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) don't face a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism events after recovering from COVID-19 compared to those without IMIDs. However, certain comorbidities can influence this risk, emphasizing the importance of individualized patient care.

11 Oct 2023

New TB vaccination strategy could save hundreds of thousands of lives with HIV

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have discovered a tuberculosis (TB) vaccination strategy that could prevent the leading cause of death among people worldwide living with HIV.

10 Oct 2023

Yale researchers uncover key role of protein CXCR4 in pregnancy

Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way that enables the fetus to develop while also protecting the parent and fetus from outside assaults like viruses.

10 Oct 2023

New method produces highly pure mRNA vaccines with less inflammation risk

A research group from Japan has developed a method to produce highly active mRNA vaccines at high purity using a unique cap to easily separate the desired capped mRNA.

10 Oct 2023

Protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can help refocus the body's immune system against cancer

A University of Massachusetts Amherst team has demonstrated in theory that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can be delivered into the cells of a malignant tumor to refocus the body's immune system against the cancer, effectively halting it and preventing its recurrence.

10 Oct 2023

Liquid biopsies could be used as an early marker of immunotherapy response, study finds

Liquid biopsies are blood tests that can serially measure circulating tumor DNA (cell-free DNA that is shed into the bloodstream by dying cancer cells).

9 Oct 2023

Bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer

A new, bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found.

9 Oct 2023

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

Salivary proteins may offer early detection for ectopic pregnancies, potentially saving maternal lives through a non-invasive diagnostic approach. The study identifies specific proteins that are prominently present in ruptured ectopic pregnancy cases, highlighting the potential for developing a saliva-based diagnostic kit.

9 Oct 2023

FDA approves the use of sound waves to break down tumors in humans for liver treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors—a technique called histotripsy—in humans for liver treatment.

9 Oct 2023

Compound found to inhibit influenza virus replication by targeting host enzyme

How can the propagation of influenza viruses be stopped? For a new approach in the therapy of influenza infections, Prof. Hiroki Kato from the Institute of Cardiovascular Immunology at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 of the University of Bonn receives an Open Philanthropy grant of 2.2 million US dollars.

9 Oct 2023

Immature immune cells near dural sinuses linked to neonatal viral meningoencephalitis

Examine virus propagation within central nervous systems (CNSs) during systemic infection.

9 Oct 2023

Can your body odor protect you against disease?

Whether body odor is protective against diseases.

9 Oct 2023

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Everyday skin problems could have a more sinister cause, warns a blood testing expert. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking plaster. However, they are also little-known symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

9 Oct 2023

Blocking TIM-3 checkpoint molecule promotes antitumor immune response in diffuse intrinsic stem glioma

Researchers from Cima and the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, together with the international cooperative group Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG-ACT), have confirmed that blocking an immune checkpoint molecule reduces the tumor and prolongs survival in animal models of the most aggressive childhood cancer. This research, carried out at the Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra, shows that inhibition of TIM-3 promotes the immune memory of diffuse intrinsic stem glioma (DIPG) and improves the prognosis of the disease.

9 Oct 2023

Decoding the twist: Coronavirus spike proteins reveal their intricate invasion dance

Researchers use cryo-EM and molecular dynamics to reveal conformational changes in the spike proteins of human coronavirus HKU1 upon binding with a receptor. Findings unveil the complexity of beta coronavirus attachment, suggesting a more intricate mechanism of host cell invasion than previously understood.

8 Oct 2023

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Gut microbiota's role in leukemia treatment responses is explored, with evidence suggesting diet and prebiotics may help manage microbiota alterations in patients. Diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and gut microbiota composition all intersect, potentially influencing leukemia risks and treatment outcomes.

8 Oct 2023

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

Every year, over 15,500 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and it is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.

6 Oct 2023

Study reveals key driver of metabolic rewiring in liver cancer cells

Cancer cells are chameleons. They completely change their metabolism to grow continuously. University of Basel scientists have discovered that high levels of the amino acid arginine drive metabolic reprogramming to promote tumor growth.

6 Oct 2023

Researchers identify two main pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease

Dementia, which includes Alzheimer's disease, currently affects around 1.8 million people in Germany. The exact cause has not yet been clarified, but genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disease.

6 Oct 2023

Differences in immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants could inform future vaccine design

A person's immune response to variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, depends on their previous exposure - and differences in the focus of immune responses will help scientists understand how to optimize vaccines in the future to provide broad protection.

6 Oct 2023

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Immune System News and Research

Inflammatory diseases don't boost clotting risks post-COVID, study reveals

New TB vaccination strategy could save hundreds of thousands of lives with HIV

Yale researchers uncover key role of protein CXCR4 in pregnancy

New method produces highly pure mRNA vaccines with less inflammation risk

Protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can help refocus the body's immune system against cancer

Liquid biopsies could be used as an early marker of immunotherapy response, study finds

Bio-inspired drug restores the effectiveness of immune cells in fighting cancer

Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon

FDA approves the use of sound waves to break down tumors in humans for liver treatment

Compound found to inhibit influenza virus replication by targeting host enzyme

Immature immune cells near dural sinuses linked to neonatal viral meningoencephalitis

Can your body odor protect you against disease?

Itchy skin, tingling hands or slow-healing cuts may signal hidden diabetes

Blocking TIM-3 checkpoint molecule promotes antitumor immune response in diffuse intrinsic stem glioma

Decoding the twist: Coronavirus spike proteins reveal their intricate invasion dance

Gut health and leukemia: Exploring the crucial connection between diet and microbiota changes

Breakthrough research could lead to more effective immunotherapies for bowel cancer

Study reveals key driver of metabolic rewiring in liver cancer cells

Researchers identify two main pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease

Differences in immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants could inform future vaccine design

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