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.
Browsing: Immune Response
Polio, picornaviruses and publicizing science – an interview with Vincent Racaniello
In this interview we speak to Vincent Racaniello, Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, about his work on polio, picornaviruses and publicizing science through blogs and podcasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slow-release delivery strategies provide better immunity for HIV vaccine
Delivering HIV vaccines via slow-release methods has enhanced the protective immune response in preclinical models, according to new research.
A peek behind the paper – Connor Bamford on hepatitis C and comparative genomics
Take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Virology review, entitled: ‘Comparative host genomics: Has recent human evolution affected our immune defense against hepatitis C virus?’, as we ask the authors about the importance of the IFNL4 gene and the work that’s still to be done in the field.
ECCMID19: Immune response to Ebola 2 years post-infection could provide clues for vaccine development
Two years after Ebola infection, survivors exhibit specific memory T cell responses against ebolavirus, according to new research presented at ECCMID.
Phages trigger antiviral responses, helping bacteria to evade the immune system
Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses a phage to trick the host’s immune system into ignoring it, in turn suppressing bacterial clearance from infected wounds, according to new research.
