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New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

by University College LondonA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists an

New insight into when CAR T is effective against childhood leukemia

by University College LondonA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Scientists an
Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat

Pretreatment with TNF inhibitors may improve outcomes of combination cancer immunotherapy

by Universidad de NavarraStudy proposes a new therapeutic approach against cancer that dissociates efficacy and toxicity in the use of combined immunotherapy in animal models. This clinical strat
Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga

Bioluminescence technology reveals role of protein in immune response modulation

byUniversity of Western AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCutting-edge bioluminescence technology pioneered at The University of Western Australia has been used to uncover a potential ga
The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru

The role of T-cells in SARS-CoV-2 virus defense

by Universitaet TübingenA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDOur immune system can efficiently fend off viral diseases. T-cells can directly destroy viru
CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b

CAR NKT cells offer a promising novel immunotherapy for solid tumors

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainNatural killer T (NKT) cells, a type of immune cells known for their potent anti-cancer properties in murine tumor models, have b
Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms

Is it brain infection or cancer? A new rapid test could hold the answer

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityGram stain of meningococci from a culture showing Gram negative (pink) bacteria, often in pairs. Credit: public domainWhen patients present with neurologic symptoms
COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as

COVID-19 vaccines produce antibody response in the nasal mucosa

by University of North Carolina Health CarePre-immunity and post-immunity SARS-CoV-2 virus-specific IgG and IgA antibody concentrations in NELF and serum. Antibody concentrations were reported as
Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx

Study in mice shows alterations in X-chromosome inactivation predispose female mammals to autoimmune disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPerturbation of X-inactivation in immune cells ofFtx−/−females.(A) Map of the X inactivation center showing the location ofXist(green) andFtx
How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an

How B cells fight the COVID-19 virus

by Sarah C.p. Williams,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardResearchers discovered a new antibody (light blue) that neutralizes the COVID-19 virus, by binding to the virus’s spike protein (grey) an
Preclinical study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows potent T-cell responses

Preclinical study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows potent T-cell responses

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: University of Alabama at BirminghamPreclinical studies of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham show positive resul

Preclinical study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows potent T-cell responses

by University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: University of Alabama at BirminghamPreclinical studies of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham show positive resul
Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli

Serum IL-35 levels tied to bone loss with rheumatoid arthritis

Serum interleukin (IL)-35 levels are associated with bone loss and may represent a novel therapeutic target for postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published onli
Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U

Recurrent wheezing in children linked to 'silent' viral infections

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaNearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing suffer from lung infections that present no symptoms and should be treated with antiviral medications, U