AI that predicts sequences within antibodies could lead to new therapeutic treatments

byUniversity of SurreyImmunoMatch for predicting cognate antibody chain pairing. Credit:Nature Methods(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-025-02913-xA new artificial intelligence model could help design antib

Updated on: January 01,2026

AI that predicts sequences within antibodies could lead to new therapeutic treatments

byUniversity of SurreyImmunoMatch for predicting cognate antibody chain pairing. Credit:Nature Methods(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41592-025-02913-xA new artificial intelligence model could help design antib

Updated on:January 01,2026

Building a better vaccine: Flu antibodies show expanded role in preventing transmission

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganFactors influencing pairwise transmission risk, as tested across the different models used in the study. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s4146

Updated on: January 03,2026

Building a better vaccine: Flu antibodies show expanded role in preventing transmission

by Kim North Shine,University of MichiganFactors influencing pairwise transmission risk, as tested across the different models used in the study. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s4146

Updated on:January 03,2026

Distinct components of mRNA vaccines cooperate to instruct efficient germinal center responses

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.11.023mRNA vaccines, such as those used against COVID-19, are effective at generating antibod

Updated on: January 06,2026

Distinct components of mRNA vaccines cooperate to instruct efficient germinal center responses

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.11.023mRNA vaccines, such as those used against COVID-19, are effective at generating antibod

Updated on:January 06,2026

Eczema injectable drug provides quick itch relief, clinical trial results show

by Dennis ThompsonA recently approved injectable eczema drug provides quick itch relief to patients with the maddening skin disease, a new study says.Nemolizumab(Nemluvio) relieved itchiness within tw

Updated on: January 11,2026

Eczema injectable drug provides quick itch relief, clinical trial results show

by Dennis ThompsonA recently approved injectable eczema drug provides quick itch relief to patients with the maddening skin disease, a new study says.Nemolizumab(Nemluvio) relieved itchiness within tw

Updated on:January 11,2026

Evaluating the impact of heat-inactivated bacteria on age-related inflammation

byShinshu UniversityHeat-killed L. kefiri YRC2606 attenuates immunosenescence by suppressing IL-6/STAT3 signaling and alleviating thymic atrophy, thereby reducing inflammatory cytokine production and

Updated on: January 19,2026

Evaluating the impact of heat-inactivated bacteria on age-related inflammation

byShinshu UniversityHeat-killed L. kefiri YRC2606 attenuates immunosenescence by suppressing IL-6/STAT3 signaling and alleviating thymic atrophy, thereby reducing inflammatory cytokine production and

Updated on:January 19,2026

High stakes of early immune development revealed—and a potential probiotic fix

byThe Scripps Research InstituteThe study found that antibiotic use in early life can reduce the number of healthy gut bacteria required to support immune system development. However, administering pr

Updated on: January 21,2026

High stakes of early immune development revealed—and a potential probiotic fix

byThe Scripps Research InstituteThe study found that antibiotic use in early life can reduce the number of healthy gut bacteria required to support immune system development. However, administering pr

Updated on:January 21,2026

Key lung immune cells can intensify allergic reactions

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Immunity(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2025.11.015Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal

Updated on: January 22,2026

Key lung immune cells can intensify allergic reactions

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Immunity(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2025.11.015Alveolar macrophages are immune cells that live in the tiny air sacs of the lungs. Under normal

Updated on:January 22,2026

Liver cell reprogramming boosts T cell function in aging immune systems

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age, their immune system function declines. T cell populations become smaller and can't react to pathogens as quickly, mak

Updated on: January 26,2026

Liver cell reprogramming boosts T cell function in aging immune systems

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age, their immune system function declines. T cell populations become smaller and can't react to pathogens as quickly, mak

Updated on:January 26,2026

Most parents are aware of early peanut introduction guidelines—but confused about the details

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new st

Updated on: January 27,2026

Most parents are aware of early peanut introduction guidelines—but confused about the details

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new st

Updated on:January 27,2026

Soil bacteria and fungi emerge as top predictors of childhood allergic disease

byAmerican Geophysical UnionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic diseas

Updated on: January 30,2026

Soil bacteria and fungi emerge as top predictors of childhood allergic disease

byAmerican Geophysical UnionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic diseas

Updated on:January 30,2026