September 2016

Treating HIV with the power of an antibody

30th September, 2016Neutralising antibodies that target the HIV Envelope have been studied extensively to develop both therapeutic and preventative vaccines against the virus.

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 30, 2016

breaking news

Possibility of one vaccine to prevent Zika and Dengue viruses

28th September, 2016Zika virus (ZIKV) is a virus in the Flaviviridae family of viruses. It was first discovered in 1947 from a rhesus monkey in Uganda.

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 28, 2016

breaking news

ICI 2016 – What leads to HIV progression in children?

26th September, 2016Dendritic cells play an important role in B-cell activation through the B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS).

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 26, 2016

breaking news

ICI 2016 – Parasitic worms in the treatment of chronic asthma

23rd September, 2016Chronic asthma is a condition characterised by persistent lung inflammation, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 23, 2016

breaking news

ICI 2016 – Potential new diagnostic tool for TB in children

21st September, 2016Tuberculosis (TB) in children is a major health problem as it still has high morbidity and mortality. Every year, approximately 1 million children develop TB disease

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 21, 2016

breaking news

ICI 2016 – The role of complement in fighting malaria in pregnancy

19th September, 2016Infection by malaria parasites during pregnancy is a major health concern as it puts both the mother and foetus at risk.

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 19, 2016

breaking news

ICI 2016- Mycobacterium tuberculosis at the granuloma level in the human lung

16th September, 2016The formation of lung granuloma is the pathological hallmark of pulmonary Tuberculosis disease resulting from the direct struggle between the immune system and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Thandeka MoyoSeptember 16, 2016

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ICI 2016 – What is the link between house dust mites and allergic disease?

14th September, 2016Sensitisation is the first step in the immune response leading to allergy. House dust mites (HDM) possess allergens that are internalised and expressed by antigen presenting cells in…

Bonamy HoltakSeptember 14, 2016

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ICI 2016 – Reversing Schistosomiasis Tissue Fibrosis

12th September, 2016Targeting IL-4 receptor alpha mediated signalling: A new therapeutic strategy for fibroproliferative diseases? Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by infective helminthes of the trematoda class. It is

Bonamy HoltakSeptember 12, 2016

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ICI 2016 – The Future of a More Effective HIV Vaccine?

September 9th, 2016 Broadly neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) against HIV have been one of the the main focuses in the design an effective HIV vaccine. However, since the Thai RV144 HIV…

Bonamy HoltakSeptember 9, 2016

Treating HIV with the power of an antibody

Possibility of one vaccine to prevent Zika and Dengue viruses

ICI 2016 – What leads to HIV progression in children?

ICI 2016 – Parasitic worms in the treatment of chronic asthma

ICI 2016 – Potential new diagnostic tool for TB in children

ICI 2016 – The role of complement in fighting malaria in pregnancy

ICI 2016- Mycobacterium tuberculosis at the granuloma level in the human lung

ICI 2016 – What is the link between house dust mites and allergic disease?

ICI 2016 – Reversing Schistosomiasis Tissue Fibrosis

ICI 2016 – The Future of a More Effective HIV Vaccine?

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