A safer and more affordable polio vaccine could soon be a reality
A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, research led by the University of Leeds has found. Researchers ...
Tag: Immune System
Microphysiological systems in drug discovery
What are the challenges of drug development? Drug development is a very challenging and often arduous process with many associated ...
Your home is full of mold, but daycares are teeming with yeast—here’s why
New research reveals a striking difference in indoor fungi: daycares are hotspots for yeasts, while private homes harbor more molds. ...
Interferon gamma persistence offers clues to Long COVID and potential therapies
SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research ...
Do prenatal antibiotics weaken breast milk immunity? A new study aims to find out
Could antibiotics taken during pregnancy weaken the protective power of breast milk? A new study will explore whether prenatal antibiotic ...
New research sheds light on brain inflammation in Alzheimer's
Brain inflammation, while a crucial part of the body's immune response, takes on a detrimental role in Alzheimer's disease. Unlike ...
Prozac's surprising immune-boosting effects could lead to new treatments for sepsis
Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against ...
New dual-target therapy offers hope for better breast cancer treatment
Researchers, led by the University of Melbourne's Professor Laura Mackay, a Laboratory Head and Immunology Theme Leader at the Peter ...
Many Americans take supplements for immune support, but doctor recommendations are low
Before the pandemic, about 1 in 9 U.S. adults used dietary supplements for immune benefits, with usage varying by age ...
New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells
The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells ...