Australia launches landmark peanut allergy treatment for babies
Australian children with potentially deadly peanut allergies will be offered life-saving treatment in a nationwide program touted as a world first.
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Recent study reveals key immune cells as critical factors in lung cancer prognosis
An extensive analytical study performed at the Terasaki Institute and published in Frontiers in Immunology highlights the crucial role of tissue-resident memory T cells and how they influence the immune environment of patients with non-small cell lung …
Immune cell injections could prevent ischemic leg amputation
A study has found that a subset of a special type of white blood cells called monocytes could be the key to regrowing blood vessels in the legs of patients with chronic limb-threatening limb ischemia (CLTI).
Route to more effective malaria vaccines revealed through human-challenge trials
Infecting volunteers with malaria reveals why some get sick and others don’t—and points to ways to induce stronger immunity through vaccination.
Study identifies biomarker that could predict whether colon cancer patients benefit from chemotherapy
Many people with stage II or III colon cancer receive additional, or adjuvant, chemotherapy following surgery. However, clinical trials have shown that this treatment doesn’t improve the chances of survival for every patient. A study published July 25 …
Investigating the effect of alemtuzumab in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation
Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a commonly used curative therapy for individuals with inborn errors of immunity (IEI). HCT involves introducing stem cells from a compatible donor with the aim of replacing the affected cells in th…
Study uncovers key immune cells for combating aggressive Merkel cell carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but highly aggressive form of skin cancer known for its rapid growth and tendency to metastasize. Despite the promise of immune checkpoint blockade therapy, which can boost the body’s immune response against cancer cells…
Prognostic and therapeutic insights into MIF, DDT, and CD74 in melanoma
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, “Prognostic and therapeutic insights into MIF, DDT, and CD74 in melanoma.”
Building bridges between cells for brain health: Research finds microglia rescue neurons through tunneling nanotubes
The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain’s immune system and play a crucial role as the brain’s cleanup crew. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Un…
The human virome: Why viruses could be as important for good health as gut bacteria
We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome—the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us—when it comes to our health. But there’s another, equally important part of this microbial community that remains far less k…