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Type-I interferon stops immune system from 'going rogue' during viral infections

Type-I interferon stops immune system from 'going rogue' during viral infections

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce that damage.They ha

Type-I interferon stops immune system from 'going rogue' during viral infections

by McMaster UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMcMaster University researchers have found not only how some viral infections cause severe tissue damage, but also how to reduce that damage.They ha
HIV RNA expression inhibitors may restore immune function in HIV-infected individuals

HIV RNA expression inhibitors may restore immune function in HIV-infected individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineHIV infecting a human cell. Credit: NIHImmune activation and inflammation persist in the majority of treated HIV-infected individuals and is associated with

HIV RNA expression inhibitors may restore immune function in HIV-infected individuals

by Boston University School of MedicineHIV infecting a human cell. Credit: NIHImmune activation and inflammation persist in the majority of treated HIV-infected individuals and is associated with
Environment may influence metacognitive abilities more than genetics

Environment may influence metacognitive abilities more than genetics

by Cell PressGraphical abstract Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114060Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on hu

Environment may influence metacognitive abilities more than genetics

by Cell PressGraphical abstract Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114060Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on hu
UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.

UnitedHealth vs. Patients: NYC Man's Battle to Get Lifesaving Drug Highlights Broken Health System

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder as an act of terrorism.
COVID-19 vaccination shown to protect people with blood cancer

COVID-19 vaccination shown to protect people with blood cancer

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichStudy time chart, anti-spike IgG levels and IgG avidity in individuals with hematologic neoplasia and in healthy individuals at different time points afte

COVID-19 vaccination shown to protect people with blood cancer

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichStudy time chart, anti-spike IgG levels and IgG avidity in individuals with hematologic neoplasia and in healthy individuals at different time points afte
In rural states, gardening and foraging helped prevent hunger during COVID: Study

In rural states, gardening and foraging helped prevent hunger during COVID: Study

by Colleen Goodhue,University of VermontPerson plants corn seedlings. Credit: Sally McCayNew research on rural New Englanders shows that gardening, hunting, fishing and other HWFP activities are

In rural states, gardening and foraging helped prevent hunger during COVID: Study

by Colleen Goodhue,University of VermontPerson plants corn seedlings. Credit: Sally McCayNew research on rural New Englanders shows that gardening, hunting, fishing and other HWFP activities are
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202

Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCherry Grimmett, a BJC HealthCare security officer, receives her first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in December 202
The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L

The Last of Us: Why making fungal vaccines is so challenging

by Rebecca A. Drummond,The ConversationFungus Infected Frog. Credit: Wikipedia CommonsWarning: this article may contain spoilers.HBO's hit TV adaptation of the popular video game "The L
Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency are at higher risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the g

Individuals with immunodeficiency at high risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPatients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency are at higher risk of mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with the g
ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice

ISG15 deficiency linked to antiviral immunity in humans

(HealthDay)—Investigators describe a strategy for development of a broad-spectrum anti-viral agent. Their research was published online May 19 inNature Communications.Noting that studies in mice
Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n
Sex hormones could be key to treating long COVID

Sex hormones could be key to treating long COVID

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmong the many mysteries about long COVID, one of the most vexing has been why women seem to experience the condition more often and

Sex hormones could be key to treating long COVID

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAmong the many mysteries about long COVID, one of the most vexing has been why women seem to experience the condition more often and