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Scientists discover proteins that may improve CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumor model

The potential of CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumors was unlocked in a preclinical trial by researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital who discovered a molecular mechanism. The findings were released in the journal Nature.

27 Jun 2022

Novel nanoparticle therapeutic shows potential for treating human cancers

Researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine have discovered a possible new approach to treating solid tumors through the creation of a novel nanoparticle. Solid tumors are found in cancers such as breast, head and neck, and colon cancer.

15 Jun 2022

OTUD3 shows opposing effects in innate immunity to RNA and DNA viruses

The identification of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) by pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs) is the first step in initiating an immune response to viral infection.

13 Jun 2022

Scientists develop tiny probe for minimally invasive interfacing with neural circuits

Researchers at the University of California San Diego and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed a tiny neural probe that can be implanted for longer time periods to record and stimulate neural activity, while minimizing injury to the surrounding tissue.

From UC San Diego 10 Jun 2022

New chemical-only process may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines

At the Nagoya University in Japan, scientists have come up with a new chemical-only process that might signify an essential discovery in making tailored mRNA vaccines for a range of diseases and enable the low-cost making of mRNA in large quantities.

9 Jun 2022

Characterizing the genetic factors impacting the immune response in type 1 diabetes

A new study performed has offered better knowledge about how genetic factors tend to impact the immune response of the body in type 1 diabetes.

8 Jun 2022

Research findings provide clues on the properties that might have made A. baumannii a successful pathogen

Over 670,000 people in Europe become ill each year as a result of pathogenic bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, and 33,000 people die as a result of the diseases they cause. Pathogens that are resistant to multiple antibiotics at the same time are particularly dangerous.

6 Jun 2022

Scientists discover a new left-handed Z-DNA technique to kill hard-to-treat tumors

An international collaboration of scientists has discovered a new technique to kill cancers that are difficult to treat, according to an article published in Nature.

30 May 2022

Research highlights how cornea T cells may track and combat viral infections

According to a new study, the cornea creates a sensitive and restricted immune response to combat infections without causing visual damage.

30 May 2022

Type I interferon may activate a potent immune response against harmful viruses

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered not only how specific viral infections potentially cause tissue damage, but also how to prevent it.

23 May 2022

RNA binding proteins in T cells help generate an effective immune response

Two RNA binding proteins have been discovered to be the key to a greater immune reaction to influenza in mice, according to researchers at the Babraham Institute.

29 Apr 2022

Manipulating immune cells to suppress the growth of some solid tumors

Cancer researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine say they have successfully suppressed the growth of some solid tumors in research models by manipulating immune cells known as a macrophages.

21 Apr 2022

Vitamin E can reinvigorate dendritic cells to enhance immunotherapy responses

Combining a retrospective analysis of clinical records with in-depth laboratory studies, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in the tumor.

18 Apr 2022

Immune Response News and Research

Scientists discover proteins that may improve CAR-T cell therapy for solid tumor model

Novel nanoparticle therapeutic shows potential for treating human cancers

OTUD3 shows opposing effects in innate immunity to RNA and DNA viruses

Scientists develop tiny probe for minimally invasive interfacing with neural circuits

New chemical-only process may represent an important breakthrough in creating customized mRNA vaccines

Characterizing the genetic factors impacting the immune response in type 1 diabetes

Research findings provide clues on the properties that might have made A. baumannii a successful pathogen

Scientists discover a new left-handed Z-DNA technique to kill hard-to-treat tumors

Research highlights how cornea T cells may track and combat viral infections

Type I interferon may activate a potent immune response against harmful viruses

RNA binding proteins in T cells help generate an effective immune response

Manipulating immune cells to suppress the growth of some solid tumors

Vitamin E can reinvigorate dendritic cells to enhance immunotherapy responses

Immune cell migration contributes to inefficient antitumor immunity, study finds

Researchers identify a way to accelerate "handbrake" immune cells to remove disease faster

Study reveals key characteristics of immune cells in ovarian cancer

A single mutation can enhance the virulence of Zika virus

Study shows how T cell-derived interleukin-22 promotes antibacterial defense of colonic crypts

Combining organoids and microfluidics to study how the immune system responds to hepatitis C

Study reveals how plants activate their immune system to prevent infections caused by rain

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