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Combating Tumor Resistance and Exhaustion in Lymphoma

The study reviews CAR-T cell advancements in lymphoma treatment, addressing T cell exhaustion and tumor immune evasion with next-generation CAR modifications.

24 Jun 2025

New Technique Enhances Three Dimensional Immunolabeling in Thick Tissues

Three dimensional immunohistochemistry (3D-IHC) has transformed our ability to visualize the spatial arrangement of cells and molecules in intact tissues.

20 Jun 2025

New Study Reveals Varied CAR T-Cell Therapy Benefits in Large B-Cell Lymphoma

A study identifies three patient subgroups in large B-cell lymphoma, revealing distinct responses to CD19 CAR T cell therapy and enhancing precision medicine.

20 Jun 2025

Organotypic Model of the Human Gut Epithelium Demonstrates Genetic Determinants of Shigella Colonization

A study in Nature Genetics uses organotypic gut models to reveal genome-wide genetic determinants of Shigella colonization, spotlighting type III secretion system effectors as crucial for early infection.

20 Jun 2025

Ancient Immune Sensor STING Found to Regulate Gut Microbe Tolerance

Thousands of bacterial and other microbial species live in the human gut, supporting healthy digestion, immunity, metabolism and other functions.

18 Jun 2025

New Diagnostic Tool Enhances Early Detection of Viruses with Powerful Bioluminescence

Mass General Brigham researchers are shining a powerful new light into the viral darkness with the development of Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor (LUCAS), a rapid, portable, highly-sensitive diagnostic tool for processing complex biological samples.

2 Jun 2025

Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells in Gut Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food

The immune system must be able to rapidly target invaders such as viruses while avoiding innocuous stimuli, or allergies may develop.

15 Apr 2025

Novel Microscopy Reveals Two-Stage T-Cell Activation During Viral Infection

The research teams led by Wolfgang Kastenmüller and Georg Gasteiger utilized advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the activation and proliferation of specific immune cells, known as T-cells, during viral infections.

11 Apr 2025

USC Engineers Develop EchoBack CAR T-Cells for Cancer Treatment

Imagine a super-charged immune cell that can launch a focused attack on stubborn solid tumors - a smart fighter that destroys cancer cells for days without tiring.

3 Apr 2025

How Does DNA Unwind? Study Explores Helicase Mechanisms In DNA Replication

This study reveals how SV40 helicase unwinds DNA, highlighting ATP hydrolysis's role in translocation and offering insights into viral replication mechanisms.

28 Mar 2025

How B Cells Know When to Mutate—and When to Chill

Study reveals B cells suppress mutations during rapid division, enhancing immune response and offering critical insights for vaccine and treatment development.

27 Mar 2025

New Insights into How B Cells Strategically Clone High-Affinity Antibodies

A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a vaccine or pathogen, B cells scramble to refine their defenses, rapidly mutating in hopes of generating the most effective antibodies.

20 Mar 2025