0 Genetic variation protective against MRSA infection
New research has suggested that an inherited genetic trait appears to protect some individuals against MRSA infections.
Browsing: Basic > Immunology
0 New animal model first to mimic HIV infection in infants
Researchers have developed an animal model mimicking HIV infection in infants, potentially allowing the development of therapeutics and interventions for the pediatric population.
0 Streptococcus pneumoniae use bleaching agent to help cause infection
New research shows that hydrogen peroxide released by Streptococcus pneumoniae inhibits key components of the innate immune system. This contributes to the successful pathogen colonization of the host and causes pneumonia.
0 Does dietary zinc intake increase protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae?
New research has discovered a link between dietary zinc intake and protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae, suggesting it aids the immune system.
0 Antacid helps tuberculosis persist in macrophages
New research has uncovered that Mycobacterium tuberculosis releases an antacid that remodels phagosomes, preventing immune cells from destroying the bacteria.
0 CNS infections: interferon gamma could play a role in blood–brain barrier breakdown
A new study has implicated the cytokine interferon gamma as a major contributor of blood–brain barrier breakdown in central nervous system infections.
0 Neutralizing antibody shows promise for norovirus vaccine
New study determines a neutralizing antibody which binds to the most pandemic strain of norovirus in humans that could be utilized for an effective vaccine.
0 What influence could genetics have on immunity following vaccination?
A study has revealed genetic variants associated with differing levels of protective antibodies produced after routine immunizations.
0 Innate lymphoid cells play a role in early tuberculosis infection
Innate lymphoid cells, a relatively newly discovered class of immune cells, play a pivotal role in controlling early tuberculosis infection, according to new research.
0 Early antiretroviral treatment could help develop long-term immune memory
Early antiretroviral treatment in people with HIV infection could allow the generation of more functional and persistent CD8 T cell responses. The results, which suggest a long-term immune memory, could have implications for HIV vaccine development.
