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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 used a genetically modified herpes virus to help immune cells attack glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. Patients in the trial lived longer than expected, offering new hope after 20 years without treatment advances.
Scientists discovered that sea anemones use an immune system that works opposite to ours, yet still protects them from viruses. The finding reveals evolution created multiple successful strategies for fighting infections across the animal kingdom.
A single injection of an engineered virus is finally unlocking the immune system's power against glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. Patients treated with the virus lived longer than expected, offering hope after 20 years without new treatment options.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
Researchers created antibodies that stopped Epstein-Barr virus from infecting mice with human immune systems. This breakthrough could protect transplant patients from life-threatening complications.
Scientists just discovered that over 500 bat species carry two complete sets of antibody genes instead of one. This never-before-seen mammalian immune system might explain how bats survive deadly viruses without getting sick.
Your body's cells have a secret weapon that destroys viruses and bacteria after they sneak past your immune system. Scientists just discovered how this hidden defense works, opening doors to new infection treatments.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to create a "super antigen" that could protect against entire families of viruses, not just individual strains. The breakthrough could revolutionize pandemic response by eliminating the need for new vaccines every time a virus mutates.
People who live past 100 have a remarkable secret: their bodies produce special killer immune cells that fight disease and aging. Japanese researchers discovered these rare cells multiply after age 100, suggesting our immune systems can still adapt even after a century of life.
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.
Researchers discovered how viruses like polio and the common cold switch on their copying machinery, revealing a promising target for new drugs that could fight multiple diseases at once. This breakthrough could lead to treatments that work against entire virus families instead of just one illness.
Scientists discovered that a specific immune signal helps zebrafish regrow damaged spinal cords completely, opening a new path for human nerve repair research. The molecule Il-4, released by specialized immune cells, calms inflammation and allows injured nerves to heal.
Researchers in Italy have developed the first promising drug to combat Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe brain damage in babies. The breakthrough molecule also shows potential against dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.
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.
Scientists have uncovered how a common virus may cause multiple sclerosis by hijacking immune cells. The breakthrough study of over 600,000 people reveals exactly how Epstein-Barr virus manipulates the body's defenses.
A deadly tropical virus with up to 75% fatality rates finally has a vaccine candidate heading to human trials. Tokyo researchers modified the measles vaccine to protect against Nipah virus, which has killed dozens in recent outbreaks.
Indian health officials successfully contained a Nipah virus outbreak after swift action led to zero new infections among nearly 200 contacts. The rapid response prevented a potentially deadly spread of the virus that can kill up to 75% of those infected.
Patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, finally have new hope. Boston researchers just proved a genetically modified virus can extend survival by helping the immune system attack tumors.
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