October 2024

In a recent study, researchers shed light on a unique enzyme in the SARS-CoV-2 virus that allows it to bypass the body’s initial immune defences, potentially explaining why it is…

Resident memory T (TRM) cells represent a critical component of the immune system’s defence against cancer, offering a localised and long-lasting immune response within tissues. The article "Resident Memory T…

A recent study highlights a key discovery that challenges previous assumptions about the role of an important immune protein, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), in infectious disease (Figure 1). This insight…

Microbial life exhibits incredible adaptability, thriving in diverse and often extreme environments where conditions are far from ideal. This article explores the survival strategies of microorganisms in environments where life…

A recent study showed that distinct immune "signatures" in cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy could help predict adverse side effects, enabling earlier interventions to prevent serious complications (Figure 1). This large-scale…

The protein GBP1 plays a critical role in our body's natural immune response against pathogens. This protein combats bacteria and parasites by encapsulating them in a protective protein layer, though…

Herpes Simplex Virus-1 (HSV-1) is widely known as the culprit behind cold sores, a relatively benign manifestation on the skin. However, its impact extends beyond this superficial presentation, particularly when…

Organ transplantation has long been one of medicine’s most significant achievements, providing life-saving treatments for patients with failing organs. However, one of the greatest ongoing challenges in transplantation is the…

A recent publication from the Gattinoni group at the Center for Immunomedicine in Transplantation and Oncology, University Hospital Regensburg, has introduced a new strategy to boost the antitumor response of…

Researchers discovered that breast milk plays a crucial role in protecting infants from rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal illness (Figure 1). Their findings reveal that infants whose mothers had higher levels…

Introduction The article titled "The Neuroimmunology of Social-Stress-Induced Sensitization" (Figure 1) delves into the intricate relationship between chronic social stress, inflammation, and mood disorders, particularly focusing on mechanisms of stress…