May 2024

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), carried by 90% of adults, is notorious for causing infectious mononucleosis ("kissing disease") and certain cancers. A new study sheds light on a potential strategy to…

Eosinophils, rare white blood cells named for their characteristic red staining, play a complex role in our immune system. While their exact functions remain under investigation, recent studies suggest they…

Lung infections are a major challenge, and often contribute to mortality. Innate cells, such as neutrophils are among the first cells recruited to tissues following infection, allowing them to respond…

A recent study reveals a crucial factor for ensuring measles immunity in children: the delivery method (Figure 1). The research suggests that a single dose of the measles vaccine may…

Melanoma patients with spreading cancer face a treatment dilemma - existing therapies offer limited guidance on who will benefit and for how long. A new study sheds light on this…

Pregnancy and infancy are critical periods when exposure to air pollution can have lasting consequences. This new study explores how air pollution during pregnancy can impact the developing baby through…

Scientists have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a groundbreaking predictive model for identifying the most potent cancer-killing immune cells for personalized cancer immunotherapy. This innovation holds…

The trillions of microbes residing in our gut, known as the gut microbiota, play a far more significant role than just aiding digestion. They produce vital enzymes, metabolites, and other…

Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), critical within our immune system, stands guard against viruses. Located in dendritic cells, TLR7 detects single-stranded viral RNA, triggering the release of immune messengers that activate…

Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumour with a bleak prognosis, is currently incurable. Traditional therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy show limited effectiveness against this devastating cancer. However, researchers are developing a…