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A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo

A small mutation can make Zika virus even more dangerous

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyRepeatedly switching back and forth between mosquito cells and mice provided scientists with a window into how Zika virus naturally evolves as it encounters mo
New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun

New study indicates why children are likelier to develop food allergies

by La Jolla Institute for Allergy and ImmunologyA study by LJI researchers identified a T cell population that renders normal food non-allergenic. Credit: La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immun
Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P

Study finds primary cilia restrict autoinflammation by mediating PD-L1 expression

by Science China PressLoss of primary cilia results in the downregulation of PD-L1 expression, which contributes to unrestrained local T cell proliferation and activation. Credit: Science China P
A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th

A mathematical model that predicts how severe hay fever season will be

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international team of researchers has developed a mathematical model for predicting how bad an upcoming hay fever season will be. In th
A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people

A new plant-based system for the mass production of allergens for immunotherapy

by University of TsukubaCredit: University of TsukubaAllergies can significantly affect health and quality of life. While allergen immunotherapy provides long-lasting therapeutic relief to people
A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o

A new pathway to 'reprogram' killer cells

by University of BernNK cells (brown) patrolling between cells of a healthy human lymph node. Credit: Institute of Pathology, University of BernThe so-called natural killer (NK) cells are cells o
How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f

How changing gut microbiota can affect lupus disease activity in mice

by The Ohio State UniversityFigure 1. NZM2410 colonized with SFB exhibit intensified kidney disease with elevated immune-complex deposition. 10-week old mice were oral gavaged with fecal matter f
Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die

Detecting pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA

by Ioana Patringenaru,University of California - San DiegoResearchers use this chip to analyze the microbes present in whole blood samples. Credit: David Baillot/University of California San Die
Post-COVID-19 conditions alter a person's immune response

Post-COVID-19 conditions alter a person's immune response

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests long COVID-19 might be caused by a dysfunction

Post-COVID-19 conditions alter a person's immune response

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study by investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests long COVID-19 might be caused by a dysfunction
COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi

COVID-19: Not all antibodies are equal in fighting the virus

by University of MontrealA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDWhen a person is infected by SARS-CoV-2, the number of antibodies able to neutralize the vi
How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

by Rebecca Aicheler,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us have heard of viruses such asmeaslesandmumps—not to mention the more seriousHIVandEbo

How a virus that infects 50% of people is helping develop new cancer treatments

by Rebecca Aicheler,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost of us have heard of viruses such asmeaslesandmumps—not to mention the more seriousHIVandEbo
Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values may differentiate between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without active disease, according to a systemat

Biomarkers may ID rheumatoid arthritis patients with and without active disease

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values may differentiate between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with and without active disease, according to a systemat