Can the human microbiome influence rotavirus vaccine response?
New study finds that the oral rotavirus vaccine response could be influenced by changes in the human microbiota.
Browsing: Immune Response
Could bacterial immunotherapy replace antibiotics against Gram-negative bacteria?
Small-molecule compounds designed to tag the cell surface of Gram-negative bacteria and trigger an immunological response have shown promise.
A peek behind the paper – Peter Barlow on antivirals for human rhinovirus infections
Take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Virology review entitled ‘Antiviral therapeutic approaches for human rhinovirus infections’ as we ask author Peter Barlow about antivirals, antibodies and the host response.
ASM Microbe: Could Treg cells be protecting babies against mother-to-child HIV transmission?
Research presented at ASM Microbe has revealed that Treg cells may be protecting babies from contracting HIV from their mothers in utero.
Antibiotic use reduces effectiveness of immunotherapy in cancer patients
A study presented at ASCO this weekend has suggested that antibiotic use greatly reduces the progression-free survival and overall survival of cancer patients receiving immunotherapy.
What determines Ebolavirus pathogenicity? – an interview with Mark Wass
At the recent Microbiology Society Annual Conference (10–12 April, Birmingham, UK) we spoke to Mark Wass about his work on Ebolaviruses in which he’s delved into the molecular determinants of the virus’s pathogenicity.
Can dietary fiber increase survival in influenza-infected mice?
A high-fiber diet can boost the immune response and increase survival in mice infected with influenza virus, according to new research.
Possible biomarker for early diagnosis of Ebola uncovered
A new study has identified a common pattern of immune response in Ebola-infected monkeys 4 days prior to the development of fever; this response could be utilized as an early diagnosis biomarker.
Infographic: The microbiome and infectious diseases
In our latest infographic we provide a visual snapshot of the infections and immune processes that have been linked with the microbiome thus far, explaining some of the evidence
The scope of microbiota-based medicine in HIV – an interview with Sergio Serrano-Villar
With the microbiome becoming a much talked about topic in recent years, we spoke to Sergio Serrano-Villar, author of Future Microbiology’s top-read article of 2017 entitled: ‘How can the gut microbiota affect immune recovery in HIV infected individuals?’.
