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Defence Therapeutics and Orano agree to collaborate on radio-immuno-conjugates
Defence Therapeutics Inc. is pleased to announce that they have signed a collaboration agreement with Orano to develop next-generation radio-immuno-conjugates using their intracellular targeting...
Understanding how T cells fight chronic infections
Researchers from the University of Basel have discovered how immune cells can fight chronic infections over long periods of time.
When the body is subjected...
COVID-19 can slow down innate immune system recovery
According to researchers from Linköping University, the severity of COVID-19 infections is directly related to the slower recovery of the innate immune system.
COVID-19 infection...
Exploring the role of mitochondria in immune systems
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum have revealed new insights into the function of mitochondria in the nervous and immune systems.
Mitochondria are known primarily as the...
Reprogramming immune cells to improve melanoma treatment
Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered a way to reprogramme immune cells to kill cancer and slow tumour growth, creating new options...
Retraining the immune system to treat haemophilia A
A study from the University of Bonn (UKB) has discovered an important mechanism that is crucial for improving therapy for Haemophilia A patients.
The most...
Modifying the immune system could enhance vaccine efficacy
Vaccine efficacy could be enhanced using new insights about the immune system, researchers say.
Immunologists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered a biological...
A better understanding of how T cells function
A team of researchers has made steps towards better understanding how T cells function – by using their antigen like receptors like sticky fingers.
T...
Are T cells key to controlling COVID-19 and reducing its severity?
A new study has confirmed that T cells play an important role in the body’s response to COVID-19.
The findings show that a multi-layered, virus-specific...
Key genes could regulate T cells to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer
Researchers have discovered a way to control regulatory T cells that help the human body’s immune response.
The researchers at Salk, led by Ye Zheng,...
Research to look at immune system’s seasonal ability to fight a virus
Groundbreaking new research will be investigating the immune system’s ability to fight viruses as the seasons change.
The research will investigate if an immune system...
Research shows how to boost immune responses to vaccines in seniors
New research has shown how older people’s immune system response to vaccines could be boosted using immunology expertise and the surprising use of genital...
Study offers insight into treatment of sepsis and chemotherapy damage
In a new study, researchers have made significant advances towards devising a novel treatment for sepsis, which they believe could also be extended to...
How autoimmune diseases impact patient experience
When your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be difficult for others to understand that you are sick....
Molecule in lymphatic system implicated in autoimmune diseases
A new study has revealed how a molecule in the lymphatic system could have the potential to play a role in autoimmune diseases.
A study...
Stem cells: what do bones have to do with boosting immunity?
A newly discovered memory that is stored in our bones has revealed the surprising role of stem cells in boosting our immunity.
A research team...
The ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ of immune cells
Scientists from Trinity College, Dublin have identified a rare, new cell in the immune system with 'Jekyll and Hyde' properties.
These cells play a key...
Sunshine Vitamin: 65% of Brits lack vitamin D
The British weather is known for being cold, rainy and lacking sunshine which means brits are missing out on essential health benefits that the...
Bone healing mechanism could provide new therapeutic applications
Researchers are beginning to understand more about periosteal stem cells and how they can help with bone healing.
New research has revealed a new mechanism...
Cannabis use and the immune system: white blood cell count
A study has shown that the total white blood cell count in cannabis users is higher among heavy users when compared to non-users.
The study,...