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Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Northwestern University scientists have discovered families of proteins in the body that could potentially predict which patients may reject a new organ transplant, helping inform decisions about care.

28 Jan 2022

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

A new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in pregnant mothers in combination with an unhealthy diet contributed to increased pup deaths and altered development in the surviving babies.

28 Jan 2022

Meat eating, less gut bacteria, more immune cell subsets in the blood linked to multiple sclerosis

Eating more meat, having less of certain bacteria in the gut, and more of certain immune cells in the blood, all link with multiple sclerosis, reports a team of researchers led by UConn Health and Washington University School of Medicine.

27 Jan 2022

Novel study to identify how immune receptors recognize unique chemical signals on fungal cells

A new study tries to pinpoint the crucial first step in how human immune systems recognize fungal invaders.

From University of Exeter 27 Jan 2022

Omicron variant inefficient in causing diseases than other COVID-19 variants, study reveals

Scientists from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong (HK) have found that the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 replicates less efficiently and causes fewer diseases than other variants of COVID19.

27 Jan 2022

COVID-19 vaccines prompt the body to make long-lasting T cells against different variants

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found that four COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, J&J/Janssen, and Novavax) prompt the body to make effective, long-lasting T cells against SARS-CoV-2.

25 Jan 2022

Memory T cells formed after prior infection or vaccination respond to omicron variant

The omicron variant can partly evade the antibody response provided by vaccination or infection with previous variants of SARS-CoV-2.

20 Jan 2022

Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

A viral protein might contain information that could be used to avoid pneumonia due to the body’s overactive response to respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19.

20 Jan 2022

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Non-neutralizing antibodies may also be crucial in giving protection against COVID-19, according to a recent study from Lund University in Sweden.

20 Jan 2022

Study examines cadmium’s toxicological effect on the immune response and biomineralization of larval flounder

Acidification of seawater poses a significant hazard to both calcifying and non-calcifying marine species, primarily impacting the immune system and biomineralization.

20 Jan 2022

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

An artery is not like a nose. Or is it? Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered that immune cells in arteries can "sniff" out their surroundings and cause inflammation.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

An international metastudy led by researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden has identified a specific gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection.

17 Jan 2022

Researchers identify new potential drug target that may block SARS-CoV-2 infection

In the quest for new treatments for COVID-19, a team led by researchers at UC San Francisco has identified a new potential drug target that may block infection by SARS-CoV-2. The protein, called BRD2, regulates the ACE2 receptor, which the novel coronavirus relies on to gain entry to its host's cells.

17 Jan 2022

Research sheds new insights into development of lung macrophages in humans

The lungs are exposed to microorganisms like viruses and bacteria from the moment of the first breath.

13 Jan 2022

Moffitt researchers unravel the role of B cells in endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Patients who have active immune responses against cancer cells tend to have better outcomes, but much of what is known focuses on only one type of immune cell called T cells.

13 Jan 2022

Researchers determine how key protein drives the defense system to fight viruses

Scientists have just found a solution to a major mystery that explains how human blood cells train the defense system against viruses. They hope that this discovery will one day allow them to better control the response and either boost or calm it as needed.

13 Jan 2022

Immune System News and Research

Scientists discover families of proteins that could predict organ transplant rejection

Mother's unhealthy vaginal microbiome may contribute to mortality and altered development in babies

Meat eating, less gut bacteria, more immune cell subsets in the blood linked to multiple sclerosis

Novel study to identify how immune receptors recognize unique chemical signals on fungal cells

Omicron variant inefficient in causing diseases than other COVID-19 variants, study reveals

COVID-19 vaccines prompt the body to make long-lasting T cells against different variants

Memory T cells formed after prior infection or vaccination respond to omicron variant

Study identifies respiratory syncytial viral protein that mediates RSV-induced autophagy

Non-neutralizing antibodies likely to protect against COVID, says study

Study examines cadmium’s toxicological effect on the immune response and biomineralization of larval flounder

Immune cells in arteries can sniff out their surroundings and cause inflammation

Researchers discover a gene variant that protects against severe COVID-19 infection

Researchers identify new potential drug target that may block SARS-CoV-2 infection

Research sheds new insights into development of lung macrophages in humans

Moffitt researchers unravel the role of B cells in endometrial cancer

Researchers determine how key protein drives the defense system to fight viruses

Researchers reveal molecular and cellular mechanisms that lead to tertiary lymphoid structures formation

Research provides novel insights on cancer immunotherapy

Experts develop Immuno-CRISPR assay to detect kidney transplant complications

Scientists use fruit fly embryos to study immune cell invasion

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