Posts Tagged ‘immune cells’
Early antiviral response in the nose may determine the course of COVID-19
Patients who went on to develop severe COVID-19 exhibited a much more muted local antiviral response compared to those who went on to develop mild disease. …
Read Full ArticleIntestinal high-density lipoprotein (HDL) may protect liver
New research suggests one type of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) protects the liver from injury by blocking inflammatory signals produced by common gut bacteria. …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows why second dose of COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t be skipped
The second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine induces a powerful boost to a part of the immune system that provides broad antiviral protection. …
Read Full Article‘Fortunate accident’ may yield immunotherapy weapon against MRSA and other dangerous skin infections
Study uncovers enzyme inhibitor that boosts immune system to fight MRSA and other dangerous skin infections. …
Read Full ArticleDiscovery shows how tuning the immune system may enhance vaccines and ease disease
A metabolic control pathway that regulates T follicular helper cells offers drug targets to stimulate the adaptive immune response. …
Read Full ArticleLymph node-like structures discovered in brain cancer patients can help fight tumors
Researchers have discovered lymph node-like structures close to the tumor in brain cancer patients, where immune cells can be activated to attack the tumor. …
Read Full ArticleCOVID-19 mRNA vaccines generate immune structures critical for lasting immunity
Human study demonstrates COVID-19 mRNA vaccines induce persistent germinal center B cell responses, enabling the generation of strong and potentially long-lasting immunity. …
Read Full ArticleBlood stem cells make brain tumors more aggressive
Scientists have discovered blood stem cells in glioblastoma tumors, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. …
Read Full ArticleSurfaces of silicone breast implants affect the immune system
Researchers have systematically analyzed how the varying surface architecture in silicone breast implants influences the development of scarring, inflammation, and other complications. …
Read Full ArticleEarly lung cancer coopts immune cell into helping tumors invade the lungs
Immune cells that normally repair tissues in the body can be fooled by early lung tumors to help promote invasion of surrounding tissue. …
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