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The island archipelago of Zanzibar has reached an impressive 92% vaccination coverage rate, bringing nearly all children within reach of life-saving immunizations. Health officials are now rallying the community to reach the final 8% and achieve complete protection for every child.
India's Assam state has achieved 87.7% vaccination coverage, showing remarkable progress even as measles outbreaks return globally. The success comes despite flooding, migration, and access challenges that still leave some children without vaccines.
Scientists discovered axolotls can completely regenerate their thymus, a complex immune organ that humans can't rebuild. The breakthrough could one day help reverse immune aging in people.
Scientists are launching a groundbreaking trial to rejuvenate exhausted immune cells in older adults and people with chronic diseases. The therapy could help immune systems function like they're young again.
Scientists discovered how Parkinson's travels from the gut to the brain through immune cells, opening the door to catching the disease decades before symptoms appear. In mice, reducing these immune cells stopped the toxic proteins from spreading and improved movement problems.
A 19-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., became the first Canadian cured of a life-threatening immune disease using groundbreaking gene editing technology. His doctor says he no longer needs to worry about deadly infections sneaking past his weakened immune system.
Researchers discovered that restoring thymus function could reverse immune decline in older adults. The breakthrough offers hope for better vaccines and cancer treatments for aging populations.
Scientists discovered that friendly gut bacteria can inject proteins directly into human cells, actively controlling immune responses. This breakthrough explains how the microbiome influences conditions like Crohn's disease.
One in three people carry a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, yet most never get sick. Scientists just discovered why: your immune cells have a built-in self-destruct switch that takes the invader down with them.
Researchers discovered how a vital protein acts as a "traffic controller" for our immune system and how a common virus learned to disable it. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases by mimicking the virus's own tactics.
Scientists are launching a groundbreaking trial to rejuvenate tired immune cells in older adults, potentially turning back the biological clock on aging. The experimental therapy could help people fight disease as effectively at 70 as they did at 30.
Researchers discovered specialized immune sentinel cells inside hair follicles that help skin detect threats. This finding reveals how our skin actively monitors dangers despite its thick, protective layers.
Researchers discovered that blocking a "death protein" keeps blood stem cells healthier and stronger as they age. The breakthrough could lead to new ways to maintain a youthful immune system.
Scientists explain why vaccines work like athletic training for your immune cells, preparing them to fight disease before you ever get sick. As measles outbreaks return to previously protected countries, understanding this science matters more than ever.
Scientists in South Korea discovered a drug ingredient that primes the immune system to fight deadly infections before they strike. When mice received this treatment one day before exposure, they survived infections that killed every untreated animal.
A pediatrician explains that children who play in mud and spend time outdoors develop stronger immune systems. Overly sanitized environments may increase the risk of allergies and asthma.
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have discovered a way to "train" immune cells to fight deadly superbugs like MRSA and tuberculosis without using antibiotics. The breakthrough could help people most vulnerable to infections fight back when traditional medicines fail.
A groundbreaking study from Israel reveals how gut bacteria actively strengthen immune defenses in people with HIV, opening doors to new treatments. Despite war and missile attacks threatening the research, a husband-wife team persevered to publish findings that could help 40 million people worldwide.
Scientists at Lancaster University found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics don't just kill bacteria—they supercharge our immune cells to fight harder. The discovery could help doctors choose the best antibiotics for each patient's unique needs.
Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered how two lipids work with a crucial protein to activate the immune system, opening new paths to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. The breakthrough explains a long-standing mystery about how our bodies fight threats.
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