'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itse

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria

by Walter and Eliza Hall InstituteAustralian scientists have for the first time revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body's ability to protect itse

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

The antibodies of 'post-treatment HIV controllers'

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA very small percentage of people with HIV-1, known as "post-treatment controllers" (PTCs), are able to control their infection afte

Updated on: April 01,2024 20

The antibodies of 'post-treatment HIV controllers'

by Pasteur InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA very small percentage of people with HIV-1, known as "post-treatment controllers" (PTCs), are able to control their infection afte

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L

Updated on: April 01,2024 16

The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L

Updated on:April 01,2024 16

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Updated on: April 01,2024 20

Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

(HealthDay)—Type 1 interferons (IFNs) may mediate pregnancy complications in the context of congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection, according to a study published in the Jan. 5 issue ofScience I

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

A new device provides added protection against COVID-19 during endoscopic procedures

by Tohoku UniversityThe device. Credit: Hiroyuki EndoThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up unimaginable challenges for healthcare workers. Even simple outpatient procedures such as endoscopies can

Updated on: April 01,2024 15

A new device provides added protection against COVID-19 during endoscopic procedures

by Tohoku UniversityThe device. Credit: Hiroyuki EndoThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrown up unimaginable challenges for healthcare workers. Even simple outpatient procedures such as endoscopies can

Updated on:April 01,2024 15

A vaccine against chronic inflammatory diseases

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a vaccine modifying the composition and function of the gut microbiota provides protection against

Updated on: April 01,2024 13

A vaccine against chronic inflammatory diseases

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a vaccine modifying the composition and function of the gut microbiota provides protection against

Updated on:April 01,2024 13

Phase 3 clinical trial: Second-generation COVID vaccine generates high levels of neutralizing antibodies

by University of Washington School of MedicineVaccine GPB510 is a tiny ball of protein studded with 60 copies of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein receptor-binding domain (red). Credit: Ian Haydon / U

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Phase 3 clinical trial: Second-generation COVID vaccine generates high levels of neutralizing antibodies

by University of Washington School of MedicineVaccine GPB510 is a tiny ball of protein studded with 60 copies of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein receptor-binding domain (red). Credit: Ian Haydon / U

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

ACE inhibitors found to reduce immune response to bacterial infections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, has found evidence that suggests giving patients ACE inhibitors reduces the ability of their

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

ACE inhibitors found to reduce immune response to bacterial infections

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, has found evidence that suggests giving patients ACE inhibitors reduces the ability of their

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc

Updated on: April 02,2024 15

HIV vaccine candidate's mysteries unlocked 20 years later

by Oregon Health & Science UniversityHIV. Credit: Chris Bickel / AAASAbout two decades after first devising a new kind of vaccine, Oregon Health & Science University researchers are unloc

Updated on:April 02,2024 15

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize

Updated on: April 02,2024 11

Risk profile tool provides clearer insight on hospitalized COVID-19 patients who benefit most from baricitinib treatment

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA post-hoc analysis of ACTT-2 (Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial-2) found that the use of a risk profile may more precisely characterize

Updated on:April 02,2024 11

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i

Updated on: April 02,2024 20

Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 to give more patients access to treatment

by Erin Matthews,Canadian Light SourceCredit:ACS Bio & Med Chem Au(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomedchemau.3c00039Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to i

Updated on:April 02,2024 20

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

Structural study points the way to better malaria drugs

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeStructure of Pf20Sβ6A117Dwith WLW-vs.aOverall structure of the Pf20Sβ6A117D–WLW-vs complex. The four bound inhibitor molecules are shown in orang

Updated on:April 02,2024 16