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jpost.comscience2 days ago
Study identifies immune proteins shielding cancer cells from T-cell attack
Research published in Science Signaling describes two signaling proteins that help cancer cells resist destruction by cytotoxic T cells. The proteins blunt the effects of interferon-γ, an inflammatory cytokine released during immune responses.
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israelnationalnews.comworld9 days ago
Tel Aviv University Researchers Identify How Tumors Redirect Immune Cells
A Tel Aviv University study found that tumors can reprogram macrophages, immune cells that normally clear dead tissue, to support cancer growth instead. The work introduces a new tracking method and links the changes to faster tumor expansion and lower patient survival rates.
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ansa.itscience11 days ago
Study Identifies New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Tied to Immunity
A proteome-wide association study found several new candidate risk genes for Alzheimer's disease linked to innate and adaptive immunity. The analysis examined cohorts of European American and African American ancestry.
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news.mit.eduscience17 days ago
Enzyme DGK-zeta Supports Antibody Production and Memory B Cell Formation
Laboratory and animal studies show that the enzyme DGK-zeta is required for antibody generation and the development of memory B cells. The findings identify the enzyme as a central component of the B cell immune response.
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rove.meworld24 days ago
South African Researchers Map Cancer-Related Changes to MUC1 Protein
A University of Cape Town team used computational models and test-tube experiments to trace how cancer cells alter the MUC1 protein. The study, published in Nature Communications, shows the relocation of sugar-building enzymes inside tumor cells.
prnewswire.comscience28 days ago
Study Describes Method to Track Macrophage Response to Tumor Cell Clearance
A laboratory method called Effero-seq was used in mouse melanoma models. The approach recorded changes in macrophages after they cleared tumor cells.
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ibtimes.co.ukscience35 days ago
Nature Study Finds In Vivo and In Vitro Commensal Metabolomes Produce Distinct GPCR Activation Profiles
Researchers screened 100 bacterial strains in germ-free mice and culture, finding distinct GPCR activation patterns between in vivo and in vitro metabolomes.
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finance.yahoo.comscience36 days ago
Study Finds Modest Seasonal Variation in Children's Antibody Responses to Vaccines, But No Clear Link to Protection
@NewScientist reported on pooled data from 96 trials showing stronger antibody responses in winter in temperate regions and variable timing near the equator.
nationalpost.comscience45 days ago
Review Examines Links Between Nervous and Immune Systems
A 2025 review in an immunology journal summarized research on interactions between the nervous and immune systems. The article addressed effects on neurological disorders and allergy-related behaviors such as food avoidance.
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spacenews.comscience48 days ago
Science Magazine Schedules Webinar on Immune Aging and Healthspan
An online event will examine immune system changes during aging and methods for measuring related health outcomes. The session is set for 27 May 2026 at 12 p.m. Central European Time.
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newatlas.comscience49 days ago
Study Links Human Immune Defenses to Ancient Microbial Virus Conflicts
Research indicates that key elements of the human immune system originated from microbial interactions with viruses billions of years ago. The findings connect early cellular mechanisms to present-day pathogen responses.
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radio.foxnews.comscience52 days ago
Podcast Discusses Parallels Between Human Immune Systems and Bacterial Defenses
Senior International Correspondent Richard Stone examined similarities between human immune responses and bacterial antiviral mechanisms. The discussion highlighted how these overlaps may support new research tools in molecular biology and immunology.
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sciencealert.comscience54 days ago
Study Finds Eosinophils Increase in Mouse Intestines During Pregnancy and Lactation
A research paper published in Nature reports that eosinophils accumulate in the small intestine of mice during pregnancy and lactation. The cells promote goblet cell differentiation and increased mucus production, which limits pathogen entry.
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neurosciencenews.comscience55 days ago
Study Describes DNA Changes That Prevent Self-Reactive Antibodies
Researchers identified sequence alterations in antibody genes that maintain diversity while blocking formation of self-targeting antibodies. The findings appear in a paper published in Nature.
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prnewswire.combusiness55 days ago
Anaveon Appoints Eric Zanelli as Chief Scientific Officer and Jill Jene as Chief Business Officer
Anaveon announced two executive appointments on May 19, 2026. Eric Zanelli will serve as Chief Scientific Officer and Jill Jene will serve as Chief Business Officer.
science56 days ago
Webinar to Examine Vaccine Design and Immune Response Analysis
A webinar scheduled for 20 May will discuss how activating the innate immune system and adaptive memory contribute to vaccine performance. The session is sponsored by Westlake.
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ncbi.nlm.nih.govscience60 days agoUpdated
Myxofibrosarcoma Vanishes After Diagnostic Biopsy in Rare Case
A 59-year-old woman saw her 2-centimetre myxofibrosarcoma disappear within days of a needle biopsy, entering remission with no further treatment. She is one of nine known cases of this cancer vanishing rapidly after biopsy. Researchers suggest the procedure triggered an immune re…
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Study Finds Elevated Copper Levels in Regulatory T Cells of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
A recent study has identified increased copper levels in regulatory T cells among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This finding may inform the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases. The research highlights potential therapeutic avenues based on these observatio…
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Woman with Rare Combination of Three Autoimmune Diseases Reports No Symptoms After Engineered Immune Cell Treatment
A woman diagnosed with an ultra-rare combination of three autoimmune diseases received a single dose of engineered immune cells. She has experienced no symptoms since the treatment. The case was reported in a medical journal.
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futurity.orgscience93 days ago
Study Identifies Long-Term T Cells in Nasal Tissue After Pathogen Infection
Researchers have found that nasal tissue contains T cells that retain memory of pathogens long after infection clears. The study, published in Nature, examined human nasal samples and mouse models to identify these resident memory T cells. This discovery provides insights into lo…
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Study Reveals Sex Differences in Immune Cell Aging from Analysis of About 1,000 People
Researchers conducted single-cell analysis on approximately 1,000 individuals and found substantial differences in how immune cells age between sexes. The study, published in Nature Aging, links these differences to variations in autoimmune disease rates in women and cancer vulne…
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Adrian McArdle, M.B, B.Ch., Kshemendra Senarath-Yapa, M.B.B.Chir., Graham G. Walmsley, B.S., Michael Hu, M.D., M.P.H., David A. Atashroo, M.D.,Ruth Tevlin, M.B., B.Ch.,Elizabeth Zielins, M.D.,Geoffrey C. Gurtner, M.D., Derrick C. Wan, M.D., and Michael T. Longaker, M.D., F.A.C.S. / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)science95 days ago
Researchers Report B Cell Rebooting Success in Additional Autoimmune Diseases
A study has demonstrated the effectiveness of B cell rebooting in treating myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune conditions. The approach, previously tested in lupus and multiple sclerosis, involves depleting and resetting B cells. @EricTopol reported on the findings, highlighti…
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