T cells activated by mRNA vaccines are effective against Alpha, Beta, and Gamma COVID-19 variants
Research into other aspects of COVID-19 immunity is swiftly developing
Scientists must speak out against misinformation about "immune-boosting" supplements
Dietary supplements can be dangerous, despite what social media influencers say
Like Goldilocks, T cells need just the right environment to grow quickly
Adoptive cell therapies for cancer require the production of lots of T cells, so finding the right substrate is key
New study finds people with COVID-19 have antibodies that target their own immune systems
Autoantibodies hamper the immune system from fighting the virus
Immunocompromised people must be a priority in the COVID-19 vaccination effort
Vaccinating immunocompromised people will both protect their health and slow viral evolution
Exosomes act as messengers and decoys to save healthy cells from viral infection
New research into how cells battle flu infection could point to new treatments
Some people's immune systems control HIV infections without drugs
"Elite controllers" keep the deadly virus in check, and hide its DNA in a quiet section of the genome.
What is the COVID-19 polyclonal antibody treatment that President Trump took?
It's a mix of different antibodies that target the virus slightly differently for a combined effect
The immune systems of males and females respond to COVID-19 differently
Male patients had lower T cell responses, whereas female patients showed higher cytokines
Pancreatic cancer hides from the immune system by destroying the cell’s danger signal
Stopping the cancer cells from degrading the signal shrunk the tumors
The sugar in semen makes HIV drugs less effective
High levels of the sugar can obstruct antivirals from linking with viruses
Special white blood cells heal our wounds with jolt of energy
These cells, called macrophages, can both cause and alleviate pain
Widespread PFAS chemical pollution will likely make COVID-19 worse
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
What are the advantages of an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19?
They're easier to manufacture than traditional vaccines, but scientifically their history is checkered
T cells could be the key in developing an effective COVID-19 vaccine
Our bodies have two main types of T cells. Together they can help us fend off this virus
Sick bees social distance, but only within their own colony
Bees from other colonies accepted infected bees with open arms where they usually would be rejected.
The genes of 600-year-old ginkgo trees are just as active as their teenage counterparts
Ancient trees reveal the secret to their virtual immortality
Immune cells like to double up for stronger infection fighting power
Once thought to be experimental artifacts, these cell pairs could provide important insights into the immune system
This year the flu came in two waves – here’s why
Two different strains of flu tag-team our immune system