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New research challenges the long-standing idea that vaginal health can be defined simply by the presence of “good” Lactobacillus bacteria or “bad” Gardnerella. The study reveals a much more nuanced…

New research reveals how antibodies generated early in an immune response can influence which B cells continue to mature in germinal centres, the sites where high-affinity antibodies are refined (Figure…

A nutrient best known for protecting eyesight may soon have a new role in cancer treatment. Researchers have discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid abundant in foods like spinach, kale,…

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism controlling CD8⁺ T cell infiltration into atherosclerotic plaques, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease...

CAR-T cell therapy, a efficient form of cancer immunotherapy, has revolutionised treatment for many patients with aggressive blood cancers. But while the therapy has led to remarkable long-term remissions, some…

Chikungunya virus infections are often acute, but for 30% to 60% of patients, especially women, the virus leaves a troubling legacy: chronic, severe joint pain that can persist for years.…

T cells are essential defenders of the immune system, but in some cases, their activity turns against the body—damaging healthy tissues and triggering autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and…

New research reveals that even short-term exposure to a high-fat diet can immediately impair gut immunity—long before any physical symptoms appear (Figure 1). The study offers the first direct evidence…

New research challenges the long-standing idea that vaginal health can be defined simply by the presence of “good” Lactobacillus bacteria or “bad” Gardnerella. The study reveals a much more nuanced…

New research reveals how antibodies generated early in an immune response can influence which B cells continue to mature in germinal centres, the sites where high-affinity antibodies are refined (Figure…

A nutrient best known for protecting eyesight may soon have a new role in cancer treatment. Researchers have discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid abundant in foods like spinach, kale,…

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism controlling CD8⁺ T cell infiltration into atherosclerotic plaques, highlighting a potential therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease...

CAR-T cell therapy, a efficient form of cancer immunotherapy, has revolutionised treatment for many patients with aggressive blood cancers. But while the therapy has led to remarkable long-term remissions, some…

Chikungunya virus infections are often acute, but for 30% to 60% of patients, especially women, the virus leaves a troubling legacy: chronic, severe joint pain that can persist for years.…

T cells are essential defenders of the immune system, but in some cases, their activity turns against the body—damaging healthy tissues and triggering autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and…

New research reveals that even short-term exposure to a high-fat diet can immediately impair gut immunity—long before any physical symptoms appear (Figure 1). The study offers the first direct evidence…