A possible mechanism of lymphocyte deficiency in patients with COVID-19

by Russian Foundation for Basic ResearchCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHScientists from RUDN, National Medi

Updated on: April 10,2024 10

A possible mechanism of lymphocyte deficiency in patients with COVID-19

by Russian Foundation for Basic ResearchCreative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 particles (not to scale). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHScientists from RUDN, National Medi

Updated on:April 10,2024 10

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Updated on: March 07,2024 19

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Updated on:March 07,2024 19

'Mix and match' assembly instructions guide immune cell attacks

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Matthew Call (left) and Dr Melissa Call discovered a unique way that immune cells respond to, and kill, diseased and canc

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

'Mix and match' assembly instructions guide immune cell attacks

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchAssociate Professor Matthew Call (left) and Dr Melissa Call discovered a unique way that immune cells respond to, and kill, diseased and canc

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t

Updated on: April 10,2024 14

COVID-19 immunity may last six months or more

by Meghan Rosen,Howard Hughes Medical InstituteScientists found traces of SARS-CoV-2 (green) in cells lining people’s intestines three months after infection. Antibodies may evolve in response t

Updated on:April 10,2024 14

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

Vaccination guards against certain bacterial infections and slows the spread of superbugs in populations

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressStreptococcus pneumoniae. Credit: CDC/Dr. M.S. MitchellVaccines that boost immunity against bacteria can protect the immunized from contracting drug-resistant infectio

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by To

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Women who are 'larks' have a lower risk of developing breast cancer

by National Cancer Research InstituteThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by To

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S

Updated on: January 26,2024 17

Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses

byUniversity of CambridgeBiochemist Professor Anne Willis and immunologist Dr James Thaventhiran at the MRC Toxicology Unit at the University of Cambridge led this work. Credit: Mike Thornton, S

Updated on:January 26,2024 17

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us

Updated on: April 08,2024 11

B cells and their function in the immune system

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThe protein Pdap1 (red) is located in the cytoplasm of B cells. Credit: Di Virgilio, MDCWhenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system us

Updated on:April 08,2024 11

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on: March 05,2024 2

With or without allergies, outcomes similar for hospitalized patients with COVID-19

byAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, attention has been focused on how those with both allergies and asthma might be affected should they become ill

Updated on:March 05,2024 2

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th

Updated on: April 10,2024 15

What happens to immunity levels post COVID-19 infection?

by Doherty Institute for Infection and ImmunityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAustralian scientists have described the evolution of immunity levels up to four months following COVID-19 infection, finding th

Updated on:April 10,2024 15

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal alle

Updated on: March 04,2024 17

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal alle

Updated on:March 04,2024 17

Alcohol consumption tied to less disease activity with rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThere is an inverse relationship between alcohol consumption and disease activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 11 inArthritis &a

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Alcohol consumption tied to less disease activity with rheumatoid arthritis

by Lori SolomonThere is an inverse relationship between alcohol consumption and disease activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published online Jan. 11 inArthritis &a

Updated on:April 07,2024 20