Immunology News and Research

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Study finds tick bite meat allergy as most common cause of anaphylaxis

An increase in the Lone Star tick population since 2006, and the ability to recognize the ticks as the source of "alpha gal" allergy to red meat has meant significantly more cases of anaphylaxis being properly identified.

30 Jul 2018

Discovery opens up new ways to tackle growing threat of untreatable gonorrhea

Good news in the battle against the growing threat of drug-resistant “super gonorrhea”: Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their collaborators in the United Kingdom have discovered a new way that the bacteria that cause gonorrhea resist the body’s immune defenses.

27 Jul 2018

PEACHI project develops vaccine strategies targeting both HIV and hepatitis C virus

An estimated 2.3 million people globally are infected with both human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and hepatitis C virus.

27 Jul 2018

Research findings may offer new path to treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases

Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer's disease and the decline in cognitive ability that comes with time, new research reveals.

26 Jul 2018

Study reveals key role of actin cytoskeletal dynamics in supporting immune cell function

In order to move, a body needs a strong scaffold. This is not only true on a macroscopic level, where animals rely on skeletons to support their muscles.

26 Jul 2018

Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Plastic pollution is a worldwide environmental problem which worsens when this material degrades into smaller-sized particles such as microplastics and nanoplastics, the latter capable of penetrating into an organism's cells.

26 Jul 2018

Researchers discover how antibodies secreted in the gut promote growth of healthy microbiome

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Science in Japan have discovered how antibodies secreted in the gut promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.

25 Jul 2018

New target for pneumonia seems to restore tight barriers and fluid clearance in the lungs

Severe pneumonia causes a buildup of fluid in the lungs that makes the basics of breathing and getting oxygen out to the body difficult to impossible.

25 Jul 2018

Researchers explain the crucial role of piriform cortex in distinguishing similar odors

Can you tell the smell of a rose from the scent of a lilac? If so, you have your brain's piriform cortex to thank.

25 Jul 2018

UVA researchers discover how obesity may trigger harmful inflammation

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged arteries and other health problems. Doctors may be able to use this knowledge to battle these chronic diseases and others driven by damaging inflammation.

24 Jul 2018

Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can have metabolic effects in mice

A new study from the Salk Institute has found that mice that have their microbiomes depleted with antibiotics have decreased levels of glucose in their blood and better insulin sensitivity.

24 Jul 2018

Scientists find key link between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases

A study led by a researcher at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a key connection between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

23 Jul 2018

New discovery could save millions of lives from fatal fungal infections

Life-threatening fungal infections affect more than two million people worldwide. Effective antifungal medications are very limited.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers find mugwort pollen as major source of airborne endotoxins

A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammations.

19 Jul 2018

Mother's microbiome determines offspring's risk of developing autism

The risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders is determined by the mother's microbiome - the collection of microorganisms that naturally live inside us - during pregnancy, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests.

18 Jul 2018

Allergic responses may help protect the skin against cancer, research suggests

The components of the immune system that trigger allergic reactions may also help protect the skin against cancer, suggest new findings.

18 Jul 2018

Why men may recover more quickly from influenza infections than women

Men may recover more quickly from influenza infections because they produce more of a key lung-healing protein, a study from scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests.

17 Jul 2018

Researchers detect presence of IgE antibodies after kidney transplantation

Many donor kidneys that are transplanted are rejected by the recipient within ten years after transplantation.

17 Jul 2018

Immune T cells are built to react as fast as possible, shows study

Without T cells, we could not survive. They are a key component of our immune system and have highly sensitive receptors on their surface that can detect pathogens.

17 Jul 2018

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you probably aren't aware of the negative impact it can have on quality of life.

16 Jul 2018

Immunology News and Research

Latest Immunology News and Research

Study finds tick bite meat allergy as most common cause of anaphylaxis

Discovery opens up new ways to tackle growing threat of untreatable gonorrhea

PEACHI project develops vaccine strategies targeting both HIV and hepatitis C virus

Research findings may offer new path to treat or prevent neurodegenerative diseases

Study reveals key role of actin cytoskeletal dynamics in supporting immune cell function

Study observes how nanoplastics cause damage to DNA and cell membranes in mussels

Researchers discover how antibodies secreted in the gut promote growth of healthy microbiome

New target for pneumonia seems to restore tight barriers and fluid clearance in the lungs

Researchers explain the crucial role of piriform cortex in distinguishing similar odors

UVA researchers discover how obesity may trigger harmful inflammation

Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can have metabolic effects in mice

Scientists find key link between viruses and inflammatory bowel diseases

New discovery could save millions of lives from fatal fungal infections

Researchers find mugwort pollen as major source of airborne endotoxins

Mother's microbiome determines offspring's risk of developing autism

Allergic responses may help protect the skin against cancer, research suggests

Why men may recover more quickly from influenza infections than women

Researchers detect presence of IgE antibodies after kidney transplantation

Immune T cells are built to react as fast as possible, shows study

Burdensome symptoms of eczema can lead to impaired quality of life, shows study

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