Memory T cells anchored in tissues offer unique defenses against pathogens and cancers
A new atlas that describes tissue-resident memory T cells in diverse tissues boosts the prospects of new immunotherapies against pathogens and cancer. …
Plant virus plus immune cell-activating antibody clear colon cancer and prevent recurrence in mice
A new combination therapy to combat cancer could one day consist of a plant virus and an antibody that activates the immune system’s “natural killer” cells. …
Stress accelerates immune aging
Stress accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19. …
Study explains molecular basis of long COVID symptoms
A new study provides a better understanding of how the pandemic virus causes depression, anxiety, and the loss of concentration known as “brain fog” in patients that develop long COVID. …
Targeted micronutrition ameliorates allergy symptoms
Placebo-controlled trial shows targeted dietary measures can alleviate allergy symptoms. …
Exercise amplifies immune attack on pancreatic cancer
Aerobic exercise reprograms the immune system to reduce pancreatic cancer growth and amplify the effects of immunotherapy. …
“Masked” cancer immunotherapy drug delivers anti-tumor treatment with fewer side effects
A new engineered “masked” version of the immunotherapy drug interleukin-12 is activated only when it reaches a tumor, avoiding adverse side effects. …
Vagus nerve stimulation promotes resolution of inflammation
Electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve can promote healing in acute inflammation. …
Hunting for the immune cells that predispose people to severe COVID-19
A subtype of macrophages in the lungs determine how likely COVID-19 patients are to develop severe disease. …
Stem cell therapy protects against the side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy suppresses the onset of type 1 diabetes induced by cancer immunotherapy. …
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