Immunology News and Research

Latest Immunology News and Research

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Study published in Nature Immunology reveals that repeated mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations enhance immune response, especially in previously infected individuals, leading to a diversified and increased number of immune cell clones and a stronger ability to combat various virus strains.

7 Dec 2023

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have uncovered vital insights regarding a liver trigger that blocks an undesired immune response from gene therapy, surprisingly resulting in the activation of specific immune cells, despite the liver's typical role in suppressing immune responses.

7 Dec 2023

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Throughout history, infectious diseases have been a constant presence, and this is still the case today, with frequent outbreaks.

7 Dec 2023

Researchers discover how bexmarilimab activates immune cells against tumors

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have uncovered how the new bexmarilimab therapy alters the function of immune cells so that they can infiltrate the tumor in cancer patients who do not respond to any other current therapies.

7 Dec 2023

Immune system shows remarkable adaptability to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Although SARS-CoV-2 is no longer a stranger to the immune system, new virus variants still pose a challenge.

7 Dec 2023

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

6 Dec 2023

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or "inflammaging," that can lead to tissue dysfunction.

6 Dec 2023

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluated the impact of BMI elevation on humoral immunity levels against SARS-CoV-2.

6 Dec 2023

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing Type 1 diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have received two grants totaling $9.1 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance liquid biopsy technologies for the early detection of cancer, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

4 Dec 2023

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body's antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 Dec 2023

MU researchers unveil the immune system's secret weapon against lung cancer

As one of the most insidious diseases in the world, cancer has few treatments that work to eradicate it completely.

4 Dec 2023

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

Immunology News and Research

Latest Immunology News and Research

Repeated mRNA vaccines supercharge immune response against COVID-19, study finds

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

COST's Network of Actions against COVID-19

Researchers discover how bexmarilimab activates immune cells against tumors

Immune system shows remarkable adaptability to SARS-CoV-2 variants

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

New insights into the cellular programs that promote resolution of inflammation during aging

Study links elevated BMI to weaker immune response post-SARS-CoV-2 infection

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

UCLA researchers win NCI grants to advance liquid biopsy for early detection of cancer

Overweight people may have impaired antibody response to COVID-19 infection

MU researchers unveil the immune system's secret weapon against lung cancer

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

CHOP researchers unlock 3D structure of crucial protein for cancer therapy

Harnessing AI tools for life science research

Breakthrough research identifies new ways to target skin autoimmune diseases

Missing protein triggers alternative immune attack on cancer cells

Researchers make great strides in combating pneumococcal pneumonia

Synthetic biologists develop versatile platform for targeted drug delivery

Immunology eBook

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration