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Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob
Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

bySingHealthThe novel type of Candida auris grown on different types of culture media. Credit: A*STAR's Genome Institute of SingaporeResearchers from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), A*

Researchers discover new Candida auris—a possible global public health threat

bySingHealthThe novel type of Candida auris grown on different types of culture media. Credit: A*STAR's Genome Institute of SingaporeResearchers from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), A*
Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments

Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorking with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scien

Scientists probe molecular cause of COVID-19 related diarrhea, revealing potential treatments

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWorking with human stem cells that form a kind of "mini intestine-in-a-dish," Johns Hopkins Medicine scien
T-cell tests unreliable in establishing previous COVID-19

T-cell tests unreliable in establishing previous COVID-19

by Uppsala UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCan T-cell tests be used to determine whet

T-cell tests unreliable in establishing previous COVID-19

by Uppsala UniversityScanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAIDCan T-cell tests be used to determine whet
Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

byTrinity College DublinCredit:European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106734Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's deadliest bacterial disease and

Researchers propose host-directed therapy to stimulate immune system to eliminate tuberculosis

byTrinity College DublinCredit:European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106734Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's deadliest bacterial disease and
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1
EU shortage of arthritis drugs due to use as treatment for severe COVID-19 cases

EU shortage of arthritis drugs due to use as treatment for severe COVID-19 cases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, wishes to highlight increasing shortages of

EU shortage of arthritis drugs due to use as treatment for severe COVID-19 cases

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, wishes to highlight increasing shortages of
Type 1 IFNs may mediate Zika pregnancy complications

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

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
Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re

Data security: Pilot study presents approach that overcomes technical, legal challenges with personalized health data

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichArchitecture for secure multiparty computation. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01293-4In a new pilot study, the re
Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it was increasing its capacity to produce diagnostic tests to detect mpox, amid a flare-up of the potentially dea

Roche hikes mpox tests production capacity as virus spreads

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSwiss pharmaceutical giant Roche said Wednesday that it was increasing its capacity to produce diagnostic tests to detect mpox, amid a flare-up of the potentially dea
Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so

Study shows narrative conversion messages boost attitudes about COVID vaccinations among unvaccinated adults

by Mike Krings,University of KansasCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublic health communicators have tried numerous methods to encourage people to accept COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. And while so
Multipurpose vaccine shows new promise in the presence of pre-existing immunity

Multipurpose vaccine shows new promise in the presence of pre-existing immunity

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.052As researchers estimate that nearly all Americans have been exp

Multipurpose vaccine shows new promise in the presence of pre-existing immunity

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.052As researchers estimate that nearly all Americans have been exp