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Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's biggest vaccine maker will start rolling out a cheap new malaria inoculation in Africa from May, bolstering the fight against one of the most deadly in

Cut-price malaria vaccine to begin Africa rollout from May

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe world's biggest vaccine maker will start rolling out a cheap new malaria inoculation in Africa from May, bolstering the fight against one of the most deadly in
Are autoantibodies in COVID-19 less harmful than previously thought?

Are autoantibodies in COVID-19 less harmful than previously thought?

by Berlin Institute of Health in der Charité (BIH)3D model of an antibody. Credit: TokenzeroCritically ill COVID-19 patients often have antibodies in their blood that bind to the body's own struct

Are autoantibodies in COVID-19 less harmful than previously thought?

by Berlin Institute of Health in der Charité (BIH)3D model of an antibody. Credit: TokenzeroCritically ill COVID-19 patients often have antibodies in their blood that bind to the body's own struct
Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin

Using tap water for your nasal rinse? Beware amoeba dangers

by Ernie MundellFolks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages.Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid usin
An online tool for long COVID support

An online tool for long COVID support

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA website to support people living with long COVID is launched today, on Long COVID Awareness Day (March 15), by a research team led b

An online tool for long COVID support

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA website to support people living with long COVID is launched today, on Long COVID Awareness Day (March 15), by a research team led b
'Self-sabotage' prevents immune protection against malaria

'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

'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
Study explores characteristics associated with poor COVID-19 antibody response

Study explores characteristics associated with poor COVID-19 antibody response

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAnti-S1 IgG levels over time between first vaccine dose and serosurvey by socio-demographic and clinical correlates. Plot of predicted anti-S1 antibody l

Study explores characteristics associated with poor COVID-19 antibody response

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAnti-S1 IgG levels over time between first vaccine dose and serosurvey by socio-demographic and clinical correlates. Plot of predicted anti-S1 antibody l
How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

by University of California - San DiegoHuman enzyme METTL3 adds methyl groups to introduce m6A in SARS-CoV-2’s RNA. That modification prevents the virus’ RNA from triggering inflammatory molecule

How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

by University of California - San DiegoHuman enzyme METTL3 adds methyl groups to introduce m6A in SARS-CoV-2’s RNA. That modification prevents the virus’ RNA from triggering inflammatory molecule
Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic

Addressing both flu and COVID-19 through a single, multitasking injection

byPohang University of Science and TechnologyMechanism of antiviral action by the rhIL-7-hyFc recombinant protein. Credit: POSTECHIn preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medic
HIV: an innovative therapeutic breakthrough to optimize the immune system

HIV: an innovative therapeutic breakthrough to optimize the immune system

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSINRS Professor Julien vanGrevenynghe, expert in immunology and virology, and doctoral student Hamza Loucif, first author of the paper. Cre

HIV: an innovative therapeutic breakthrough to optimize the immune system

by Institut national de la recherche scientifique - INRSINRS Professor Julien vanGrevenynghe, expert in immunology and virology, and doctoral student Hamza Loucif, first author of the paper. Cre
Long COVID patients report improvements following self-regulation therapy, study finds

Long COVID patients report improvements following self-regulation therapy, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using

Long COVID patients report improvements following self-regulation therapy, study finds

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using
Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research suggests certain gut bacteria—including one that is essential for a healthy gut microbiome—differ be

Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research suggests certain gut bacteria—including one that is essential for a healthy gut microbiome—differ be
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells

Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells

Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells

byWashington University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn atomic-level investigation of how Eastern equine encephalitis virus binds to a key receptor and gets inside of cells