The virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles employs a powerful strategy of immune evasion, inhibiting the ability of natural killer…
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Mutant bacterial receptor could point to new therapies against opportunistic pathogen
Researchers have developed a new mutant version of a receptor used by a bacterial pathogen for a chemical communication process…
Deadly tick-borne virus cured with experimental flu drug, in mice
An investigational flu drug cures mice infected with the rare but deadly Bourbon virus, according to a new study.
Special fibroblasts help pancreatic cancer cells evade immune detection
A subpopulation of fibroblasts called apCAFs can interact with the immune system to help pancreatic cancer cells avoid detection. Understanding…
Enhanced human Blood-Brain Barrier Chip performs in vivo-like drug and antibody transport
A team has leveraged its microfluidic Organs-on-Chips technology in combination with a developmentally-inspired hypoxia-mimicking approach to differentiate human pluripotent stem…
Are we using biologic therapy properly?
The introduction of infliximab (Remicade), the first biologic therapy approved for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), did not…
Viruses found to use intricate ‘treadmill’ to move cargo across bacterial cells
Using advanced technologies to explore the inner workings of bacteria, biologists have provided the first example of cargo within bacteriophage…
Breaking the code: How is a mother’s immunity transferred to her baby?
A study has determined how a pregnant woman’s vaccine-induced immunity is transferred to her child, which has implications for the…
Medical News Today: The best ways to get rid of dark spots on black skin
Dark spots, usually due to hyperpigmentation, are a common issue for people with black skin. In this article, learn about…
Here Is What Jessica Biel Opposes in California’s Vaccine Bill
Lobbying by celebrity opponents has drawn national attention to a measure that would make medical exemptions to vaccination harder to…