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How SARS-CoV-2 evades the immune system

How SARS-CoV-2 evades the immune system

by Hokkaido UniversityThe expression of the immune response gene NLRC5 (red purple) is suppressed in SARS-CoV-2 (green) infected cells (Photo: Koichi Kobayashi). Credit: Koichi KobayashiResearche

How SARS-CoV-2 evades the immune system

by Hokkaido UniversityThe expression of the immune response gene NLRC5 (red purple) is suppressed in SARS-CoV-2 (green) infected cells (Photo: Koichi Kobayashi). Credit: Koichi KobayashiResearche
A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI152379Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, together with collaborators from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases

A simple T-cell test to show the full picture of body's immune response to COVID-19

by Duke-NUS Medical SchoolGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1172/JCI152379Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, together with collaborators from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases
New study highlights COVID-19's adaptive strategy for infection

New study highlights COVID-19's adaptive strategy for infection

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolCryo-EM analyses of residue 417 in regulating the conformation of recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike ectodomain. Prototypic SARS-CoV-2 spike ectodomains contain

New study highlights COVID-19's adaptive strategy for infection

byUniversity of Minnesota Medical SchoolCryo-EM analyses of residue 417 in regulating the conformation of recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike ectodomain. Prototypic SARS-CoV-2 spike ectodomains contain
Phase 3 clinical trial: Second-generation COVID vaccine generates high levels of neutralizing antibodies

Phase 3 clinical trial: Second-generation COVID vaccine generates high levels of neutralizing antibodies

by University of Washington School of MedicineVaccine GPB510 is a tiny ball of protein studded with 60 copies of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein receptor-binding domain (red). Credit: Ian Haydon / U

Phase 3 clinical trial: Second-generation COVID vaccine generates high levels of neutralizing antibodies

by University of Washington School of MedicineVaccine GPB510 is a tiny ball of protein studded with 60 copies of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein receptor-binding domain (red). Credit: Ian Haydon / U
Researchers identify way to block alphavirus infection

Researchers identify way to block alphavirus infection

by Washington University in St. LouisCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found an innovative wa

Researchers identify way to block alphavirus infection

by Washington University in St. LouisCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.007Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found an innovative wa
Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-

Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-
Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

by Kevin Fryling,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSimilar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknow

Pathogens use force to breach immune defenses, study finds

by Kevin Fryling,Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSimilar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknow
A vaccine against chronic inflammatory diseases

A vaccine against chronic inflammatory diseases

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a vaccine modifying the composition and function of the gut microbiota provides protection against

A vaccine against chronic inflammatory diseases

by Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche MedicaleCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn animals, a vaccine modifying the composition and function of the gut microbiota provides protection against
HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou
Discovery identifies those likely to experience life-threatening dengue fever

Discovery identifies those likely to experience life-threatening dengue fever

by Monash UniversityStudy cohort characteristics. Individuals with a confirmed secondaryDENVinfection were recruited for the study at the onset of fever and followed up for progressio

Discovery identifies those likely to experience life-threatening dengue fever

by Monash UniversityStudy cohort characteristics. Individuals with a confirmed secondaryDENVinfection were recruited for the study at the onset of fever and followed up for progressio
What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu

What causes the itch in mosquito bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationCredit: Arthur Poulin/UnsplashAre you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting?Female mosqu